Re: [SeaBIOS] Is it possible to implement a virtual CD drive in SeaBIOS and boot computer from an ISO image?

2014-11-29 Thread Peter Stuge
刘俊峰 wrote: I wonder whether a virtual CD drive implemented at BIOS level can persist even after OS is boot up? Sure. Study System Management Mode. It can be used to virtualize hardware of many kinds, including an optical PATA drive. My guess is that you will have to implement it yourself.

[SeaBIOS] Is it possible to implement a virtual CD drive in SeaBIOS and boot computer from an ISO image?

2014-11-28 Thread 刘俊峰
Hi SeaBios, Since almost all OS distributions are released as ISO images, either setup CD or Live CD. Normally we need to burn the ISO image to optical disk or USB disk, but CD drives are die out and USB disk may not be compatible for a successful boot up. It will be extremely good if user