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A4000 OS3.9 and a 40 GB HD
« on: May 02, 2003, 02:35:22 PM »
I find my self in a bit of a paradox.

Trying to install 3.9 on my new A4000. Thanks to deusi I've got the floppy drives working again.

It was in a bit of a mess but for £50 who's complaining.

Striping it down and puting the case and keyboard case through the dishwasher sorted it out however.

Top Marks to Finish for their Powerballs :-)

Anyway the problem.

The Hard drive that was in it is shafted so it only boots from floppy.
I've put 3.1 roms and a new 40GB HD / 52XCDROM in it.
OS 3.1 HD toolbox reports the drive as -128Meg

OS3.9 supports large drives. So I need to prep the drive under 3.1 to install a CDFS so I can install 3.9.

But I need 3.9 installed for the large disc support.

Chicken and Egg.

Grateful for any advice.  :-?  :-?
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Re: A4000 OS3.9 and a 40 GB HD
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2003, 03:01:49 PM »
@ Thomas

Many Thanks its working.
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