RE: Will the Falc boot without floppy or IDE?

From: Daniel Hedberg <dhedberg_at_swipnet.se>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:00:11 +0200

Hi,

>What I mean is that when I try and fix my Falcon it would be easier to
>not have to reconnect IDE and Floppy drives each time I have undone a
>change I previously made.
>
>Should the Falc at least get to a boot logo (or show other sign of
>life) if I didn't reconnect these?

Yes, you should at least see the Atari logotype, even if you don't have
the floppy connected. The IDE drive makes no difference besides
it takes some time for TOS to figure out there are no IDE drives
connected.

Take care,
Daniel Hedberg
New Beat
Received on ma. april 26 1999 - 19:54:48 CEST