Diamond Systems PR-Z16-LC-ST Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Prometheus-LC CPU User Manual V1.0 Page 25
10. NOTES ON OPERATING SYSTEMS AND BOOTING PROCEDURES
10.1 Installing an OS From a Floppy Drive onto a Flashdisk Module
1. Make sure the flashdisk module jumper is configured for Master.
2. Install the flashdisk module onto the CPU. See installation instructions on page 27.
3. Power up your system and enter the BIOS during startup.
4. Go to the Boot screen and change the boot sequence to boot from floppy disk.
5. Save the new settings and exit the BIOS. The system will now boot to floppy.
6. If necessary, run FDISK and perform the following steps:
a. Remove all partitions on the flashdisk module.
b. Create a primary DOS partition on the flashdisk module.
c. Make the DOS partition the active partition.
d. Save your changes and exit.
7. Boot the system again from the floppy disk.
8. Format the flashdisk module using FORMAT C: /S.
9. Copy the operating system files and any other needed files to the flashdisk module.
10. Reboot your system and enter the BIOS during startup.
11. Go to the Boot screen and change the boot sequence to boot from hard disk.
12. Save the new settings and exit the BIOS.
13. Power down the system and disconnect the floppy drive.
14. The system is now able to boot from the flashdisk module.