> On Tue, Mar 13, 2001 at 08:21:31AM +0100, Hans Otten wrote:
> > > Please excuse this possibly-stupid question; I'm new to MSX. ^.^;; Is it
> > > possible to boot from MSX-Basic or MSX-DOS 1 to cartridge, if the
cartridge
> > > is interted after the boot/has a switch and is switched on after boot?
> >
> > NEVER insert a cartridge in a powered running MSX.
> > Power off and then insert it.
> > The chance of destroying the video chip that way is about 100%.
>
> I've done it for years now, nothing gone wrong here. Make sure you sure
> you insert it straight and fast. Howver there is a chance. :/
afaik it depends on the MSX type you use.
I think it's more dangerous on Sony computers.
Anyway, I suggest you just don't do it. I have accidentally pulled out or put in
some cartridges a few times, and it went ok sometimes but I have also blown up 1
Contra game and 2 slotexpanders this way (one of the latter could be repaired
fortunately).
~Grauw
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