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How To Make A Boot Disk with DOS 5.x - 6.x Guide
Mindscape Technical Support
revised 5/30/96
Document Length: 5 printed pages
******************** CAUTION - DISCLAIMER ********************
NOTICE: Mindscape, Inc. will not be responsible for any damage or other
consequences resulting from changes made to system configuration files.
You make any changes at your own risk.
Even is you are familiar with modifying your system and/or files,
Mindscape still suggests you first print out a hard copy of the file
& make backup copies of any files you intend to modify.
******************** CAUTION - DISCLAIMER ********************
NOTE: < > means to press the associated key on the keyboard.
Example: <Enter> means press the Enter Key.
WHY MAKE A SYSTEM BOOT DISK?
A system boot disk is useful to help troubleshoot problems running your
software & to free up additional memory. The configuration your machine
loads when you turn it on is fine for the majority of your programs.
However, some programs may not run or run correctly because of unnecessary
TSR's (Terminate and Stay Resident programs) that load in your startup
files when you turn on your computer. A boot disk will help you tailor
a configuration to the program in question without having to risk creating
new problems running your current software.
MAKING A SYSTEM BOOT DISK
1. Insert a blank diskette in drive A:.
2. At a C:\> DOS prompt, type:
FORMAT A:/S <Enter>
(type BOOTDISK when it asks for "Volume Label".)
This will format the disk in drive A: with the sytem files needed for
a boot disk.
3. After the disk is formatted, you need to copy the CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT to the boot disk. From the C:\> DOS prompt, type:
COPY CONFIG.SYS A: <Enter>
(it should respond with: "1 file(s) copied".)
COPY AUTOEXEC.BAT A: <Enter>
(it should respond with: "1 file(s) copied".)
4. Go to the A:\> DOS prompt by typing:
A: <Enter>
5. Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the boot disk, using the DOS editor.
REMark or remove any unnecessary TSR's. To do this type:
EDIT AUTOEXEC.BAT <Enter>
A blue screen should appear with the contents of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Below is a sample AUTOEXEC.BAT. It lists only the minimal files necessary
to run Mindscape programs.
NOTE: Your AUTOEXEC.BAT may not look like the sample listed below. If your
AUTOEXEC.BAT looks different, do not change it to look like the
sample below. Refer to your computer documentation for specific line
syntax for the drivers loading.
@ECHO OFF
PROMPT $P$G
SET PATH=C:\DOS
SET TEMP=C:\TEMP <-Make sure directory exists
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 <-Sound Card settings line
LH C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 /M:10 <-Microsoft's CD-ROM Extension
driver
LH C:\MSINPUT\MOUSE.EXE /Q <-Mouse Driver
REM C:\DOS\POWER.EXE <-Unnecessary TSR
Type REM in front of any unnecessary TSR's like the POWER.EXE line listed
above. To save the new changes, use your mouse to click SAVE from the
File pulldown menu, then click EXIT. If your mouse is not working, press
<ALT> <F> from your keyboard. Press <S> to Save and <X> to Exit.
6. Edit your CONFIG.SYS file on the boot disk, using the DOS editor. REMark
or remove any unnecessary TSR's. To do this type:
EDIT CONFIG.SYS <Enter>
A blue screen should appear with the contents of the CONFIG.SYS file.
Below is a sample CONFIG.SYS. It lists only the minimal files necessary
to run Mindscape programs.
NOTE: Your CONFIG.SYS may not look like the sample listed below. If your
CONFIG.SYS looks different, do not change it to look like the sample
below. Refer to your computer documentation for specific line
syntax for the drivers loading.
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS <-Memory manager
DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE <-Extended / Expanded
memory manager
DEVICEHIGH=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE <-DOS Set Version driver
DEVICEHIGH=C:\DEV\NEC_IDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 <-CD-ROM driver
REM DEVICE=C:\SB16\CTMMSYS.SYS <-Unnecessary TSR
REM DEVICE=C:\SB16\CTSB16.SYS <-Unnecessary TSR
DOS=UMB
FILES=30 <-Recommended # of Files
BUFFERS=30,0 <-Recommended # of Buffers
DOS=HIGH
Type REM in front of any unnecessary TSR's like the CTMMSYS.SYS &
CTSB16.SYS lines listed above. To save the new changes, use your mouse
to click SAVE from the File pulldown menu, then click EXIT. If your mouse
is not working, press <ALT> <F> from your keyboard. Press <S> to Save
and <X> to Exit.
EMM386.EXE
Take a look at the EMM386.EXE line. In order for EMM386 to work, it must
load after HIMEM.SYS, and it should apear before any other device drivers.
You may run into EMM386 parameters like X= and I=. The X= argument
prevents a certain range of memory from being used while the I= argument
makes available a certain range of memory. If the boot disk does not
help to resolve the problems you experienced, remove these parameters as
a last resort.
SOUND CARD DRIVERS
Some sound cards require a driver loaded in the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT
to operate. If you have a sound card that requires such a driver, be sure
to add it to the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT on the boot disk. Listed
below is a listing of sound cards and the DOS drivers needed to provide
the necessary Sound Blaster Emulation. If you have one of the cards
listed below. Make sure you have the necessary driver loaded. If not,
then consult your sound card documentation or call the manufacturer for
assistance.
SOUND CARD DRIVERS
DIAMOND sound cards ENSONIQ SOUNDSCAPE
AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\DIAMOND\SNDINIT /B SET BLASTER=A220 Ixx Dx
SET BLASTER= <see above> C:\SNDSCAPE\SSINIT /I
C:\SNDSCAPE\VSB_EMM.COM
FORTE 16- Common on Packard Bells GRAVIS ULTRASOUND
AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\FORTE16\UTILITY\EMUTSR C:\ULTRASND\ULTRNINIT
SET BLASTER= <see above> SBOS.BAT
SET BLASTER= <see above>
MAD 16 MAGIC S20
AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\MAD16\M16INIT /B C:\MAGICS20\SNDINIT /B
SET BLASTER= <see above> SET BLASTER= <see above>
MONTE CARLO By Turtle Beach
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\MCARLO\MCMODE -S
AUTOEXEC.BAT
SET BLASTER= <see above>
PRO AUDIO SPECTRUM 16
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=SPECTRUM\MVSOUND.SYS D:* Q:* S:**
*D: DMA Channel *Q: IRQ Settings
**S: Sound Blaster Emulation ON / OFF And Settings
AUTOEXEC.BAT
SET BLASTER= <see above>
SC400 SOUND 16A - Common on Packard Bells
AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\SC400\UTILITY\SNDINIT /B C:\SOUND16A\UTILITY\SETMODE /SB
SET BLASTER= <see above> or C:\AUDIO\SNDINIT.EXE /B
SET BLASTER= <see above>
SOUND144 - Common on Packard Bells
AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\SOUND144\UTILITY\SETMODE /SBP
or C:\SOUND144\UTILITY\AZCAL.EXE
SET BLASTER= <see above>
NOTE: Sound Blaster cards now include CONFIG.SYS driver (as noted in the
sample CONFIG.SYS above). These drivers offer Sound Blaster support
for programs that do not provide their own. As Mindscape programs
provide Sound Blaster support, these drivers are not necessary and
REMarking them from your CONFIG.SYS will free up an additional 35K
of Conventional Memory.
7. To use the Boot Disk, restart the machine (by either the reset button
or <CTRL> <ALT> <DEL>) while the boot disk is in drive A:.
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If these suggestions / steps did not resolve the problem you are
experiencing, please contact Technical Support and be able to provide
the following information:
1. Copies of your Config.sys and Autoexec.bat from the hard drive.
Copies of your Config.sys, Autoexec.bat, and Mem /c/p from your boot disk
in printed form or a text only file.
2. Name of program
3. Version of program
4. Media Type: (CD-ROM or Diskette)
5. Platform of program: (DOS)
6. Exact problem and steps necessary to reproduce.
Include any error messages and be as precise as possible in describing
the problem and where it happens.
7. Computer make and model (e.g. IBM Aptiva, Packard Bell Legend, etc...)
8. CPU chip and speed (e.g. 486 DX4 100, P90, etc...)
9. RAM [memory] (e.g. 8 MB, 16 MB, etc...)
10. Video Card Manufacturer and model number
(e.g. Diamond Stealth 64 PCI, Cirrus Logic 542X, etc...)
11. Sound Card Manufacturer and model number
(e.g. Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 PnP, Ensoniq UltraSound, etc...)
12. Mouse driver and version
(e.g. Microsoft Mouse Driver 8.2, Logitech version 5.0, etc...)
13. CD ROM Drive Manufacturer and model number.
(e.g. Texel DM 5924 external , NEC 6X, etc...)
If you have any further questions, please contact Mindscape directly at the
office nearest you:
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Phone: 415-898-5157 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific Time
Fax: 415-897-5186 24hrs BBS: 415-897-2867 24hrs
Mail: 88 Rowland Way, Novato, CA 94945: attn: Tech Support
Online Services
Internet: Webpage: http://www.mindscape.com
TS-Email: Support@mindscape.com
America OnLine: keyword=MINDSCAPE CompuServe: "GO MINDSCAPE"
- - - - - Mindscape UK - - - - -
Phone: 44-1-444-239-600 Facsimile: 44-1-444-248-996
Mail: Mindscape International, UK
Priority House, Charles Ave.
Maltings Park, Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 9TQ
ENGLAND
UK Website: http://www.mindscapeuk.com
Online Services
Currently, Mindscape UK does not have any Online services. Please correspond
with their Technical Support via Mail, Facsimile or Telephone.
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Phone: 61-2-899-2277 Facsimile: 61-2-899-2348
Mail: Mindscape International, Australia
5-6 Gladstone Road
Castle Hill
New South Wales 2154
AUSTRALIA
Online Services
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correspond with their Technical Support via Mail, Facsimile or Telephone.
- - - - - Mindscape Germany- - - - -
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