03 January 2015, 22:26 | #1 |
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WinUAE 3.0 Amiga Early Startup Control Issue
Ok, its probably just me but my Amiga Early Startup Control doesn't seem to work as it should. I am using a standard A1200 (v3.0 rom) configuration and when I click on boot with no startup-sequence, instead of booting into a CLI screen it just returns to the purple disk prompt screen. That can't be right can it?? Or am I having a blonde moment?
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03 January 2015, 22:34 | #2 |
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You need a device to boot from, either floppy or HD to bypass the startup-sequence.
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03 January 2015, 22:34 | #3 |
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I think I'm making a school boy error. Does this only boot to CLI if there is a bootable disk in the drive. I think that's it isn't it. Bugger.
Yep thought so. Thanks for confirming it Arnie. I feel a fool. |
03 January 2015, 22:36 | #4 |
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Yes, there must be any disk (floppy or hard) with system files on it everything is ok.
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04 January 2015, 00:23 | #5 |
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You don't even need files. Just an empty floppy disk or partition is sufficient.
IMHO this is a design flaw. The computer has its whole operating system in the ROM, but your are not able to access it if you don't have a bootable floppy disk or hard drive. |
04 January 2015, 00:59 | #6 |
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Exactly what I thought. I was sure pressing that button brought up the CLI but no. Its not very logical if you ask me.
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