Can't format new defined partitions

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

I know and it is easy to install a 4gb CF with the new ACA500plus, but how do I install WB Classic Lite and install all the WHDLoad games onto my CF?

I assume you're asking because your A500 doesn't have an Internet connection to download the installer?

you can use the second CF card slot to exchange data with a modern PC: The ACA500plus supports PC-formatted cards and long filenames out of the box, no special installation required."

So, download on your PC, transfer to your Amiga via the second CF slot, and done.

Although IMHO I would avoid "Classic Workbench". Makes the system too un-Amiga-like, in my opinion, and can cause other issues if you're unfamiliar with the exact nature of the changes. Check out "BetterWB" if you really want some kind of upgrade pack, instead.  My .02 cents.

[som99]

I have a A500+ with the new ACA500plus and would like to prepare a 4gb CF and install games onto it.

I find it very strange why I don't see my CF in HDToolBox. It all worked before so I can't explain why it doesn't work anymore.

Have you set the controller as UAE or IDE? If UAE have you changed SCSI_DVICE_NAME from scsi.device to uaehf.device? To get there left click HDToolbox once (to select it) then go to Information in the menu or press Amiga+I key.

[Nick_66]

Although IMHO I would avoid "Classic Workbench". Makes the system too un-Amiga-like, in my opinion, and can cause other issues if you're unfamiliar with the exact nature of the changes.

What do you exactly mean by makes the system too un-Amiga like?

If I install BetterWB, how do I install WHDLoad afterwards? I am only familiar with Classc WB Lite where WHDLoad is installed in the package.

[Nick_66]

Have you set the controller as UAE or IDE? If UAE have you changed SCSI_DVICE_NAME from scsi.device to uaehf.device? To get there left click HDToolbox once (to select it) then go to Information in the menu or press Amiga+I key.

When adding a CF as a harddrive in WinUAE do I have to set it as UAE or IDE?

Going to check that setting you mentioned.

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

What do you exactly mean by makes the system too un-Amiga like?

I mean they change the way basic tasks are performed in an unexpected  manner.  For example if on a regular Amiga you click 'x' to get 'y'  result, some of these enhancer packs change things around so you'll get  'z', instead.

Sometimes it's an improvement.

Other times it just frustrates the heck out of someone who's used to doing something the same way for 30 years and makes troubleshooting an absolute nightmare.  

If I install BetterWB, how do I install WHDLoad afterwards?

Download WHDLoad_usr_small.lha from the WHDLoad website.

[Nick_66]

I just prepared a 4gb CF on my PC with BetterWB installed on it.

BetterWb has the same look and feel like Amiga Workbench so makes it more easy for me to use.

Installed WHDload and copied some games over to the second partition.

Works really easy!

Only program that I am missing is Dopus. The latest version needs a 68020 or higher, but that won't be a problem soon, because yesterday I ordered the ACA1221ec from Individual Computers.

[Nick_66]

Today I received the new ACA1221ec from Individual Computers. Really fast delivery by the way!!

Plugged it onto my ACA500plus and booted up my Amiga. Started Opus version416 and it works great! Like Opus better then DirWorks.

Only question I have about Opus:

I have installed Classic Wb Lite onto my A1200 and I noticed that Opus on my A1200 looks different then on my Amiga 500. It seems that LHA extractor is integrated into Opus on my A1200 and not on my A500. Am I mistaking or is there a way to integrate LHA extractor into Opus?

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

I noticed that Opus on my A1200 looks different then on my Amiga 500. It seems that LHA extractor is integrated into Opus on my A1200 and not on my A500. Am I mistaking or is there a way to integrate LHA extractor into Opus?

All of these directory utilities are completely customizable.  I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of Dopus, but a quick google search for "amiga dopus manual" turns up a lot of links.  Maybe you can find one for whatever version you're using?

[paul1981]

Only question I have about Opus:

I have installed Classic Wb Lite onto my A1200 and I noticed that Opus on my A1200 looks different then on my Amiga 500. It seems that LHA extractor is integrated into Opus on my A1200 and not on my A500. Am I mistaking or is there a way to integrate LHA extractor into Opus?

It's just a different configuration file. You can create your own by editing the settings yourself from within Dopus, or you can download custom ones from aminet. Or, you can copy the configuration file from your A1200 to your A500. Just show all files in the Dopus drawer and copy the configuration file to your A500 Dopus drawer. There may be other files too which may need copying, but I THINK they are all contained in the Dopus drawer anyway. If I'm wrong then so be it, I'm open to ridicule. :laughing:

[Nick_66]

All of these directory utilities are completely customizable.  

After I installed a fresh Classic WB on a cf card I checked the settings of Dopus and you are correct, it´s completely customizable.

Thanks for the help!