A1200 boot issues when taken out of storage

Draxxster

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Hi all,

Just tried to boot my 1200 (was recapped maybe 7 years ago) with the CF IDE and it just sits there will the floppy light lit.

I can reset ok and I can use the mouse buttons to get into the boot order screen etc.

I managed to boot into workbench by changing the boot order but most things I try and load it comes up with drive error on sector blah blah.

Is this as simple as the CF card had just died? Or something worse?

Thanks

Paul
 
As you surmise, the CF card probably died whilst in storage. Please remove and give it a decent burial via the recycle bin.
 
That's what I thought, best buy another one then. Cheers mate.

Any suggestions on who to buy from now days? Also worth updating to 3.1 ROMs?
 
3.1.4 ROMs are the best way to go, any Amiga retailer such as Retro Passion, AmigaKit, Vesalia, Sordan.ie will happily sell you a set. Just make sure you specifiy it's for the A1200 :)

I use the 'blue and white' CF cards purchased from that well known website fleabay. Never had an issue with them and they are my personal first choice.

 
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