On Thu, 17 Feb 2000 06:36:54 +0200, Sergie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> BRIAN RENFROW wrote:
>> Clarence,
>> When I boot the computer up it comes up to an error message saying missing
>> operating system. I don't know if this is from the drive just being blank
>> or something else. As far as access to DOS disks, the only thing I can get
>> is upgrade DOS disks. Will that work if I can get it to a C: prompt?
>> Brian D. Renfrow
> Active partition tag in FAT cause this message on some systems.
> I have message "NO ROM BASIC" , isn't cool ?
> Sergie
Hello Brian:
If the hard drive really has nothing on it (i.e. not formatted with an
active partition present and not having any system files installed) and
you have no system disk in a floppy disk inserted in drive A: prior to
turning on the machine, then this is a normal error message. You must
install an operating system either on the hard drive or the floppy drive.
Also, you must insure that your CMOS settings are set up so as to specify
the boot order. (i.e. The computer is to search for an operating system in
A:, then C:, or C:, then A:, or whatever, according to your preferences.)
I suggest that you look into your DOS manual and read about the commands
FDISK.COM and FORMAT.COM. It is difficult for some people to understand
how to use FDISK.COM just from reading the manual. I myself used to have
trouble with this one. See if you can find some knowledgeable person who
can help you by demonstrating to you the use of this command on an actual
system. Once you learn how to use it, it's easy. You won't forget. It's
like learning to ride a bicycle.
Sam Heywood
P.S. BTW, make sure that your DOS version and your BIOS is capable of
recognizing a hard drive partition up to the size you specify in FDISK.
For example, DOS version 3.30 cannot recognize hard drive partitions
larger than 32 megabytes.
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