Need help installing CF HDD in a1200!!!!

[Snoozy]

Hey,
 
Which workbench are you using classic/lite?
 
Did you copy system.hdf completely or did you pack it as a zip file. If its a zip file you will need the installer 3.5" floppy disk (which is separate to the wb install disk) I would forget about copying it as a zip file and just copy over system.hdf as one large file.
 
I would also go back to the cf install/partitioning and make sure it is installed with bootable option ticked below.
 
Apart from that you could check all your connections are sound for the cf?
 
Thomas is probably one of the best people to consult about this, he was pretty helpful when it came to sorting out my recent CF A1200 install

[Snoozy]

hmm, well if i was you i would go back to when you were formatting the cf via quick format in virtual wb and then install wb there and then,once you have done this the wb installation has the start-up sequence to take you off from the usual purple wb prompt, and considering this will only take you 5-10 mins its worth double checking..
 
I could be wrong but i thought you need an OS installed on the cf in order for it to be able to properly communicate with your a1200.