uncleted wrote:
Not sure if it's related, but there was a virus that inserted DEADBABE into memory:
http://www.vht-dk.dk/vhtdk/amiga/desc/txt/conclip.htm
That looks pretty relevant from here. Especially given it is supposed to flash up a DEADBABE alert afer a reset.
I'd get an up to date virus check on the go. Preferably having booted it from another device.