Creating a bootable CompactFlash
A CompactFlash as shipped from the factory may or may not be
formatted; even if formatted, it may or may not be bootable. The following
sequence shows how to create a bootable CompactFlash, and how to
configure the PC–600 to boot from the CompactFlash.
CAUTION
You must use an external drive such as a hard drive, floppy,
or CD to sys the CompactFlash. The following instructions
are shown for DOS.
1.
Create a bootable external device.
Note
Octagon offers OS Embedders that include a CD boot disk for a variety of
operating systems. Contact your Octagon representative for additional
information.
2.
Change the boot sequence in Setup so the PC–600 boots from the external
drive first. Reboot from the external device.
3.
Use FDISK to create partitions on the CompactFlash. Refer to your
operating system manual for the appropriate parameters for using
FDISK. You might also have to refresh the MBR (Master Boot Record).
4.
Reboot, using the external device.
5.
Format the CompactFlash.
6.
Copy your operating system from the external device to the
CompactFlash.
7.
Change the boot sequence in Setup so that the CompactFlash (hard drive)
is first. Remove the external device and power off the PC–600.
8.
Reboot.
SDRAM
The memory socket can accept up to 512 MB capacity SO-DIMM modules
using PC100 or PC133 memory sticks. Note that if the memory Speed in
BIOS is set to High, you must use PC133 memory sticks.
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