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DR-DOS 6.0
Boot Disk Instructions
(10/05/93)
The following Instructions have been prepared by Sierra's Technical Support
department as an added service to our Customers. PLEASE NOTE: SIERRA DOES
NOT MAKE ANY CLAIMS, GUARANTEES, AND/OR PROMISES THAT THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL WORK ON ANY AND/OR ALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS.
These instructions are only for 386, 486 and Pentium computers using DR DOS
6.0 and above.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the entire instructions prior to starting at
step 1.
STEP 1
FORMATTING THE DISK
PLEASE NOTE: It is necessary to format the disk even if the disk is
already formatted. The /S switch will transfer files to the boot disk
which are necessary for the disk to work correctly.
To make a Boot Disk, format a high density diskette in the A: drive.
(Use /F:360 or /F:720 parameter if using a low density diskette) For
more information on using the FORMAT command, consult your DOS manual.
Note: This will not work in the B: drive. Type the command as follows:
FORMAT A:/S <ENTER>
If after entering this command the system responds with a "Bad command or
file name" error, then type:
PATH=C:\DRDOS <ENTER>
Now retype the FORMAT command above. If you still receive the same
error, the DR DOS FORMAT command may not be on your system or it may
have been renamed. Programs such as PC Tools and Norton Disk Utilities
can rename the format command to prevent accidental loss of data.
STEP 2
LOCATING THE MOUSE DRIVERS
If you plan to use a mouse with your game, it will be necessary to first
load the mouse driver. To do this, locate the mouse driver and copy it
to the boot disk in your A: drive. There are two types of mouse drivers
available, MOUSE.SYS, which must be loaded in the CONFIG.SYS file and
MOUSE.COM which must be loaded in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You do not
need to load both MOUSE.SYS and MOUSE.COM. Locate the MOUSE.SYS or
MOUSE.COM file. Because the file MOUSE.SYS is usually smaller than
MOUSE.COM we recommend that the MOUSE.SYS file be used in order to free
more memory.
a) Locating the mouse drivers:
If you do not know where the MOUSE.SYS or MOUSE.COM files are located on
your system, the command below should help in locating your mouse
drivers. For users of DR DOS 6.0, type the following at the C:\>
prompt.
XDIR \MOUSE /S <ENTER>
This command only works with DR-DOS 6.0 and will cause the system to
search all sub directories for a file called mouse. If the system
locates a file called mouse, it will display the path where the mouse
files are located. For instance, if the MOUSE.SYS file is located in a
C:\MOUSE> directory, the system will display:
Directory of C:\MOUSE
MOUSE SYS 55160 03-10-92 3:10a
MOUSE COM 56408 03-10-93 6:00a
If the system does not locate a mouse, your driver may have a different
name or these files may not be currently installed on the system. Some
other common names for mouse drivers are IMOUSE, GMOUSE, and HPMOUSE.
Your mouse drivers may have been included on a floppy disk which came
packaged along with your mouse. For information on the proper name for
your mouse, check the owners manual which came with your mouse.
b) Copying the mouse driver:
Once you have located the mouse driver, you will need to copy it to the
boot disk. In this step, we will assume that the mouse drivers were
located in the C:\MOUSE> directory as shown in the step above. To copy
the MOUSE.SYS file to the boot disk, type the following at the C:\>
prompt:
COPY C:\MOUSE\MOUSE.* A: <ENTER>
STEP 3
COPYING NECESSARY FILES:
Go into the DRDOS subdirectory by typing: CD\DRDOS <ENTER>. Copy the
following files to the Boot Disk by using the following commands:
COPY EMM386.SYS A: <ENTER>
If you are using the SuperStor disk compression utility that came with DR
DOS 6.0, copy the following files to the boot disk by typing:
COPY SSTORDRV.SYS A: <ENTER>
COPY DEVSWAP.COM A: <ENTER>
STEP 4
CREATING THE CONFIG.SYS:
From the A: drive type: COPY CON CONFIG.SYS followed by the <ENTER>
key. The cursor will drop down one line and blink. Enter the following
information:
HIDOS=ON <ENTER>
Many Dynamix games use EMS memory. Check your Dynamix game manual to see
if you game needs EMS memory. If your game needs EMS memory, use the
following EMM386.EXE line:
DEVICE=EMM386.SYS /F=AUTO /K=1024 /B=AUTO <ENTER>
Sierra games do not require EMS memory. If your game does not use EMS
memory, add the following EMM386.EXE line:
DEVICE=EMM386.SYS /F=NONE /B=AUTO <ENTER>
If you are using the MOUSE.SYS file to load your mouse, add the following
line to the CONFIG.SYS file.
HIDEVICE=MOUSE.SYS <ENTER>
NOTE: If you are using the SuperStor disk compression utility, you
may not be able to free up sufficient conventional memory to run your
Sierra or Dynamix game. It may be necessary to place the game on the
uncompressed portion of the drive and boot without loading the SuperStor
device drivers.
If you are using the SuperStor disk compression utility, add the
following lines to the CONFIG.SYS file.
DEVICE=SSTORDRV.SYS <ENTER>
DEVICE=DEVSWAP.COM <ENTER
Press the <F6> key. A ^Z will appear. Press <ENTER> and the computer
should respond with the message "1 File(s) copied".
STEP 5
CREATING THE AUTOEXEC.BAT:
From the A: drive type: COPY CON AUTOEXEC.BAT followed by the <ENTER>
key. Enter the following information:
SET COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM <ENTER>
PROMPT SIERRA BOOTDISK $_$P$G <ENTER>
PATH=C:\DRDOS;C:\WINDOWS <ENTER>
If you are using the MOUSE.COM file to load the mouse, add the following
line to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
HIGHLOAD MOUSE.COM <ENTER>
Press the <F6> key. A ^Z will appear. Press <ENTER> and the computer
should respond with the message "1 File(s) copied".
STEP 6
REBOOT THE SYSTEM:
Reboot your system by depressing the <RESET> button on your computer or
by using the <CTRL>, <ALT>, <DEL> key sequence on your keyboard. Once
you receive an A:\>, go to your hard drive and follow the instructions
to begin the game.
SHOULD YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS.
If you continue to experience any problems with the Boot Disk, or if you
have any questions concerning any of the above steps, our Technical Support
Department will be more than happy to assist you. Please call (209) 683-
8989 between 8:15 am and 4:45 PM Monday through Friday. We can also be
reached by fax at (209) 683-3633, by BBS at (209) 683-4463, or by mail at
the following address:
Sierra On-Line
P.O. Box 800
Coarsegold, CA 93614-0800
ATTN: TECHNICAL SUPPORT
You can also reach our Technical Support Team on one of the
following services:
Sierra BBS (209) 683-4463 (settings 8, N, & 1, up to 38,400 baud)
Compuserve GAMAPUB (Technical Support ID 76004,2143)
PRODIGY (Sierra ID WBWW55A) (Dynamix ID WBWW55B)
GEnie Private E-Mail SIERRA.SUP
America Online Keyword: SIERRA
In Europe, please contact our office in Berkshire, England. The Customer
Service phone number is (44) 734 303171, the Hint number is (44) 734-
304004, the BBS number is (44) 734-304227, the fax number is (44) 734
303201, and the address is:
Sierra On-Line Limited
Unit 2, Theale Technology Centre
Station Road
Theale
Berkshire, ENGLAND
RG7 4AA
Please outline the problems along with specific information about your
computer system, and we will gladly respond to your fax, letter or message
as soon as possible.