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New Emax owner

2012-09-27 by darkbill_uk

Hi,

I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.

It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and then says "Disk Not Formatted".

Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong operating system.

I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.

Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?

Cheers,

Bill

Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-27 by jammie

you need pre se os or upgrade it to se os

the upgrade se image is in the files section

if you decide todo the scsi upgrade you will need to upgrade the os to se first

you revision board can be made into scsi version

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: darkbill_uk 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:50 PM
  Subject: [emax] New Emax owner

  Hi,

  I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.

  It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and then says "Disk Not Formatted".

  Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong operating system.

  I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.

  Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?

  Cheers,

  Bill

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-27 by Ted Summers

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted


On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
>  
>


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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-27 by William Bruce

Many thanks, I'm going to try the pre SE OS system first. Is there a version I should use in the files section?

Your help is much appreciated.


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 From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:35
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

you need pre se os or upgrade it to se os

the upgrade se image is in the files section

if you decide todo the scsi upgrade you will need to upgrade the os to se first

you revision board can be made into scsi version
----- Original Message ----- 
From: darkbill_uk 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:50 PM
Subject: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi,

I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.

It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and then says "Disk Not Formatted".

Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong operating system.

I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.

Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?

Cheers,

Bill

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-28 by William Bruce

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

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----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted


On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
>  
>


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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-28 by jammie

yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  Hi Ted,

  Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

  1) Eprom is IP349
  2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
  3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

  Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

  Cheers,

  Bill

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  Cc: 
  Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
  Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

  If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
  external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

  Check if you have it by reading here:
  http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

  Regards,
  Ted

  On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

  > **
  >
  >
  > Hi,
  >
  > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
  > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
  > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
  >
  > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
  > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
  > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
  >
  > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
  > operating system.
  >
  > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
  > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
  >
  > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
  >
  > Cheers,
  >
  > Bill
  >
  >  
  >

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-28 by William Bruce

Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?


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 From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
 

  
yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> 
>

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-28 by jammie

install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

  It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

  you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Hi Ted,

  Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

  1) Eprom is IP349
  2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
  3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

  Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

  Cheers,

  Bill

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  Cc: 
  Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
  Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

  If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
  external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

  Check if you have it by reading here:
  http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

  Regards,
  Ted

  On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@....uk>wrote:

  > **
  >
  >
  > Hi,
  >
  > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
  > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
  > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
  >
  > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
  > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
  > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
  >
  > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
  > operating system.
  >
  > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
  > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
  >
  > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
  >
  > Cheers,
  >
  > Bill
  >
  > 
  >

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-28 by William Bruce

Brilliant! That's the info I need!

Thanks mate.


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 From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
 

  
install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> 
>

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-09-28 by Ted Summers

I haven't had this situation as I have factory floppies.
I haven't used EMXP for this either.

In this situation-
You can try EMXP.
_OR_
use EMAXUTIL to format it in DOS (not a window- booted from MSDOS 6.22).
Then write the OS image to the disk.

Just a thought.



On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 12:36 PM, William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi Ted,
>
> Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the
> SCSI options.
>
> 1) Eprom is IP349
> 2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
> 3) No 5380 Controller at IC6
>
> Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any
> suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an
> old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> Cc:
> Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
>
> HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
> Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or
> similar.
>
> If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
> external SCSI devices as well as an internal).
>
> Check if you have it by reading here:
> http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/
>
> Regards,
> Ted
>
> On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...
> >wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
> >
> > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 -
> but
> > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning
> and
> > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
> >
> > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> > operating system.
> >
> > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
> >
> > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Bill
> >
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Emax and Emax II User's Group Website
>
> http://www.silveriafamily.comYahoo! Groups Links
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>  
>


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Re: New Emax owner - boot disk

2012-09-29 by dawtechie

There is a free download at the Chicken Systems website that will make a Windows 98 (DOS) boot disk with several disk writers for E-MU, Roland etc. Just put a blank floppy in the drive and run the program and then boot from that floppy and in the case of the Emax run the EMX app. Here is the link:
http://chickensys.com/downloads/other.php

Thanks! Jeff

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, Ted Summers <djtbs1@...> wrote:

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>
> I haven't had this situation as I have factory floppies.
> I haven't used EMXP for this either.
> 
> In this situation-
> You can try EMXP.
> _OR_
> use EMAXUTIL to format it in DOS (not a window- booted from MSDOS 6.22).
> Then write the OS image to the disk.
> 
> Just a thought.
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 12:36 PM, William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi Ted,
> >
> > Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the
> > SCSI options.
> >
> > 1) Eprom is IP349
> > 2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
> > 3) No 5380 Controller at IC6
> >
> > Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any
> > suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an
> > old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Cc:
> > Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> >
> > HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
> > Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or
> > similar.
> >
> > If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
> > external SCSI devices as well as an internal).
> >
> > Check if you have it by reading here:
> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ted
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> > > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> > > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
> > >
> > > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 -
> > but
> > > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning
> > and
> > > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
> > >
> > > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> > > operating system.
> > >
> > > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> > > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by William Bruce

Hi

Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill


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 From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
 

  
Brilliant! That's the info I need!

Thanks mate.

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


  
install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@gmail.com>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@yahoo.co.uk>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> 
>

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by jammie

you need to put the image into the os folder

once it is there the emxp will see it

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  Hi

  Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

  I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

  If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

  Thanks,

  Bill

  ________________________________
  From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
  To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  Brilliant! That's the info I need!

  Thanks mate.

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

    
  install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

  as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

  It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

  you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Hi Ted,

  Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

  1) Eprom is IP349
  2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
  3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

  Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

  Cheers,

  Bill

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  Cc: 
  Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
  Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

  If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
  external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

  Check if you have it by reading here:
  http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

  Regards,
  Ted

  On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@....uk>wrote:

  > **
  >
  >
  > Hi,
  >
  > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
  > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
  > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
  >
  > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
  > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
  > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
  >
  > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
  > operating system.
  >
  > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
  > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
  >
  > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
  >
  > Cheers,
  >
  > Bill
  >
  > 
  >

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by William Bruce

Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?


________________________________

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 From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
 

  
you need to put the image into the os folder

once it is there the emxp will see it

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi

Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill

________________________________
From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Brilliant! That's the info I need!

Thanks mate.

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> 
>

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by jammie

you need to put the image file into the os folder in the emxp folder all os go into this folder

all other images sound disks and sf2 need to go into images folder

if you dont put images in these folders emxp can see them as it looks in these folder locations

the akai folder is for akai format files

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:34 AM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  you need to put the image into the os folder

  once it is there the emxp will see it

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Hi

  Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

  I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

  If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

  Thanks,

  Bill

  ________________________________
  From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
  To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Brilliant! That's the info I need!

  Thanks mate.

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

  as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

  It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

  you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Hi Ted,

  Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

  1) Eprom is IP349
  2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
  3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

  Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

  Cheers,

  Bill

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  Cc: 
  Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
  Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

  If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
  external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

  Check if you have it by reading here:
  http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

  Regards,
  Ted

  On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

  > **
  >
  >
  > Hi,
  >
  > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
  > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
  > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
  >
  > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
  > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
  > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
  >
  > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
  > operating system.
  >
  > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
  > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
  >
  > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
  >
  > Cheers,
  >
  > Bill
  >
  > 
  >

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by William Bruce

Thanks, that was really helpful. I've got Software Rev 3.2 written to disc now, and verified.

But when I put it into the Emax I just get a TimeOut Error. I've already used a Disc Cleaner on the drive so:

 - Do I need an earlier version of the OS? If so can you suggest which version on in the Files section.
 - Do you think the drive might need replacing (this has been hard to tell until I had the right OS)

Your help is much appreciated.


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 From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 17:37
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
 

  
you need to put the image file into the os folder in the emxp folder all os go into this folder

all other images sound disks and sf2 need to go into images folder

if you dont put images in these folders emxp can see them as it looks in these folder locations

the akai folder is for akai format files
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

you need to put the image into the os folder

once it is there the emxp will see it

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi

Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill

________________________________
From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Brilliant! That's the info I need!

Thanks mate.

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> 
>

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by jammie

time out error is bad floppy disk or miss aligned heads

on the emax compared to the floppy in the pc are you using ddsd disk or hd as hd disks can fail very quickly or not write properly due to the dsdd magnetic pulse signal being to weak to write to the metal film of an hd disk

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 6:01 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  Thanks, that was really helpful. I've got Software Rev 3.2 written to disc now, and verified.

  But when I put it into the Emax I just get a TimeOut Error. I've already used a Disc Cleaner on the drive so:

   - Do I need an earlier version of the OS? If so can you suggest which version on in the Files section.
   - Do you think the drive might need replacing (this has been hard to tell until I had the right OS)

  Your help is much appreciated.

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 17:37
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


    
  you need to put the image file into the os folder in the emxp folder all os go into this folder

  all other images sound disks and sf2 need to go into images folder

  if you dont put images in these folders emxp can see them as it looks in these folder locations

  the akai folder is for akai format files
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:34 AM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  you need to put the image into the os folder

  once it is there the emxp will see it

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Hi

  Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

  I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

  If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

  Thanks,

  Bill

  ________________________________
  From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
  To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Brilliant! That's the info I need!

  Thanks mate.

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

  as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

  It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

  ________________________________
  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

  you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Bruce 
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  Hi Ted,

  Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

  1) Eprom is IP349
  2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
  3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

  Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

  Cheers,

  Bill

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
  To: emax@yahoogroups.com
  Cc: 
  Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
  Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

  HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
  Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

  If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
  external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

  Check if you have it by reading here:
  http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

  Regards,
  Ted

  On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

  > **
  >
  >
  > Hi,
  >
  > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
  > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
  > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
  >
  > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
  > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
  > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
  >
  > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
  > operating system.
  >
  > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
  > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
  >
  > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
  >
  > Cheers,
  >
  > Bill
  >
  > 
  >

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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by William Bruce

I'm using dsdd, but I guess I'll have to try a few as I know it can take a few attempts to find one that works properly.

Thanks, I assume I'm using the right OS version then I just need to get a dsdd that works.

I might hold of some new dsdd discs just to to be on the safe side. I'll update with how I get on.


________________________________

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 From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 18:37
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
 

  
time out error is bad floppy disk or miss aligned heads

on the emax compared to the floppy in the pc are you using ddsd disk or hd as hd disks can fail very quickly or not write properly due to the dsdd magnetic pulse signal being to weak to write to the metal film of an hd disk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Thanks, that was really helpful. I've got Software Rev 3.2 written to disc now, and verified.

But when I put it into the Emax I just get a TimeOut Error. I've already used a Disc Cleaner on the drive so:

- Do I need an earlier version of the OS? If so can you suggest which version on in the Files section.
- Do you think the drive might need replacing (this has been hard to tell until I had the right OS)

Your help is much appreciated.

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 17:37
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

you need to put the image file into the os folder in the emxp folder all os go into this folder

all other images sound disks and sf2 need to go into images folder

if you dont put images in these folders emxp can see them as it looks in these folder locations

the akai folder is for akai format files
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

you need to put the image into the os folder

once it is there the emxp will see it

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi

Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill

________________________________
From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@yahoo.co.uk>
To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Brilliant! That's the info I need!

Thanks mate.

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

________________________________
From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> 
>

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Re: New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by esynthesist

After you have downloaded and have run EMXP for the first time, EMXP will have created some (empty) folders in the folder where you have initially saved EMXPN.EXE.
One of these folders is called \Os.
You have to copy your emaxos.emx file into that \Os folder.
Once you have done that, EMXP will "see" the emaxos.emx file if you choose "Manage EMAX OS Images" in the "Manage Emu Emax/Emax-II Images and Disks". You will able to copy it to the DSDD floppy disk now.

BTW One of the next versions of EMXP will not require this "fixed" folder usage anymore; and maybe - who knows - once in the future EMXP will even have a normal graphical user interface :-)

 

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...> wrote:

Show quoted textHide quoted text

>
> Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?
> 
> 
> ________________________________
>  From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
>  
> 
> Â  
> you need to put the image into the os folder
> 
> once it is there the emxp will see it
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: William Bruce 
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> 
> Hi
> 
> Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.
> 
> I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.
> 
> If anyone can help it would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bill
> 
> ________________________________
> From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
> To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
> Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> 
> Brilliant! That's the info I need!
> 
> Thanks mate.
> 
> ________________________________
> From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> 
> install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy
> 
> as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: William Bruce 
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> 
> Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.
> 
> It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?
> 
> ________________________________
> From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> 
> yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk
> 
> you will be able to upgrade to se functionality
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: William Bruce 
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> 
> Hi Ted,
> 
> Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.
> 
> 1) Eprom is IP349
> 2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
> 3) No 5380 Controller at IC6
> 
> Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Bill
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: 
> Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
> Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> 
> HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
> Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.
> 
> If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
> external SCSI devices as well as an internal).
> 
> Check if you have it by reading here:
> http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/
> 
> Regards,
> Ted
> 
> On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
> >
> > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
> >
> > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> > operating system.
> >
> > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
> >
> > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > 
> >
> 
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> 
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> 
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Re: New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by esynthesist

Ok, I should have read the other messages and should have seen you already solved this with help of jammie ;)
So ignore this message...

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "esynthesist" <esynthesist@...> wrote:

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>
> After you have downloaded and have run EMXP for the first time, EMXP will have created some (empty) folders in the folder where you have initially saved EMXPN.EXE.
> One of these folders is called \Os.
> You have to copy your emaxos.emx file into that \Os folder.
> Once you have done that, EMXP will "see" the emaxos.emx file if you choose "Manage EMAX OS Images" in the "Manage Emu Emax/Emax-II Images and Disks". You will able to copy it to the DSDD floppy disk now.
> 
> BTW One of the next versions of EMXP will not require this "fixed" folder usage anymore; and maybe - who knows - once in the future EMXP will even have a normal graphical user interface :-)
> 
>  
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, William Bruce <darkbill_uk@> wrote:
> >
> > Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?
> > 
> > 
> > ________________________________
> >  From: jammie <jammie.emma@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> >  
> > 
> > Â  
> > you need to put the image into the os folder
> > 
> > once it is there the emxp will see it
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: William Bruce 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Hi
> > 
> > Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.
> > 
> > I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.
> > 
> > If anyone can help it would be appreciated.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Bill
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@>
> > To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
> > Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Brilliant! That's the info I need!
> > 
> > Thanks mate.
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: jammie <jammie.emma@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy
> > 
> > as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: William Bruce 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.
> > 
> > It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: jammie <jammie.emma@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk
> > 
> > you will be able to upgrade to se functionality
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: William Bruce 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Hi Ted,
> > 
> > Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.
> > 
> > 1) Eprom is IP349
> > 2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
> > 3) No 5380 Controller at IC6
> > 
> > Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Bill
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Cc: 
> > Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
> > Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.
> > 
> > If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
> > external SCSI devices as well as an internal).
> > 
> > Check if you have it by reading here:
> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Ted
> > 
> > On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@>wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> > > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> > > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
> > >
> > > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> > > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> > > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
> > >
> > > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> > > operating system.
> > >
> > > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> > > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
> > >
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Re: [emax] Re: New Emax owner

2012-10-07 by William Bruce

No thank you, it is much appreciated.


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 From: esynthesist <esynthesist@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 19:45
Subject: [emax] Re: New Emax owner
 

  
Ok, I should have read the other messages and should have seen you already solved this with help of jammie ;)
So ignore this message...

--- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "esynthesist" <esynthesist@...> wrote:
>
> After you have downloaded and have run EMXP for the first time, EMXP will have created some (empty) folders in the folder where you have initially saved EMXPN.EXE.
> One of these folders is called \Os.
> You have to copy your emaxos.emx file into that \Os folder.
> Once you have done that, EMXP will "see" the emaxos.emx file if you choose "Manage EMAX OS Images" in the "Manage Emu Emax/Emax-II Images and Disks". You will able to copy it to the DSDD floppy disk now.
> 
> BTW One of the next versions of EMXP will not require this "fixed" folder usage anymore; and maybe - who knows - once in the future EMXP will even have a normal graphical user interface :-)
> 
> 
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, William Bruce <darkbill_uk@> wrote:
> >
> > Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?
> > 
> > 
> > ________________________________
> >  From: jammie <jammie.emma@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > 
> > Â  
> > you need to put the image into the os folder
> > 
> > once it is there the emxp will see it
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: William Bruce 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Hi
> > 
> > Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.
> > 
> > I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.
> > 
> > If anyone can help it would be appreciated.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Bill
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@>
> > To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
> > Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Brilliant! That's the info I need!
> > 
> > Thanks mate.
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: jammie <jammie.emma@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy
> > 
> > as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: William Bruce 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.
> > 
> > It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?
> > 
> > ________________________________
> > From: jammie <jammie.emma@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk
> > 
> > you will be able to upgrade to se functionality
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: William Bruce 
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > Hi Ted,
> > 
> > Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.
> > 
> > 1) Eprom is IP349
> > 2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
> > 3) No 5380 Controller at IC6
> > 
> > Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Bill
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@>
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com
> > Cc: 
> > Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
> > Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
> > 
> > HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
> > Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.
> > 
> > If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
> > external SCSI devices as well as an internal).
> > 
> > Check if you have it by reading here:
> > http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Ted
> > 
> > On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@>wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> > > was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> > > see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
> > >
> > > It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> > > when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> > > then says "Disk Not Formatted".
> > >
> > > Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> > > operating system.
> > >
> > > I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> > > (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > 
> > >
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Re: [emax] New Emax owner

2012-10-08 by William Bruce

Hi,

Quick update. Fine using EXMP and not getting Disk Not Formatted messages now, but still Timeout Errors.

But red light on drive is staying on and it's making a rather unpleasant grinding sound. I've cleaned it but I'm guessing it might be kaput.

Tried using a few DD floppies so I'm not convinced it's still a disk problem. And the PC has no problem reading or writing them.

I may pass it on for sale and repair and look at at possibly rack version of an Emax 1 or II.

Thanks to everyone for all their help. I couldn't have got so far without the help of the group!

And I've still got an Emulator II that works great (touch wood!) so I can't get too upset. :-)

Cheers,

Bill




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 From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 18:01
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner
 

  
Thanks, that was really helpful. I've got Software Rev 3.2 written to disc now, and verified.

But when I put it into the Emax I just get a TimeOut Error. I've already used a Disc Cleaner on the drive so:

 - Do I need an earlier version of the OS? If so can you suggest which version on in the Files section.
 - Do you think the drive might need replacing (this has been hard to tell until I had the right OS)

Your help is much appreciated.

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From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 17:37
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner


  
you need to put the image file into the os folder in the emxp folder all os go into this folder

all other images sound disks and sf2 need to go into images folder

if you dont put images in these folders emxp can see them as it looks in these folder locations

the akai folder is for akai format files
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Ok, really please pardon my ignorance on this one. I've got the emax-os folder on my desktop. Is the image file in the EXMP folder? And do I just drag and drop it into the OS folder?

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From: jammie <jammie.emma@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, 7 October 2012, 11:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

you need to put the image into the os folder

once it is there the emxp will see it

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi

Quick update. I've installed Omniflop successfully and have formatted a DD disk. However, I'm struggling to load the right operating system onto it.

I've downloaded the emax-os folder, but I'm not sure how to get the emaxos.emax system onto a formatted disk.

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill

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From: William Bruce <darkbill_uk@...>
To: "emax@yahoogroups.com" <emax@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:10
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Brilliant! That's the info I need!

Thanks mate.

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From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 21:08
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

install omniflop driver and emxp can format a emax1 floppy

as you cantformatdisks in an emax 1 with out having the os present in the machine
----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Do I need to format the disk in my Emax? At the moment if I install a blank disc I'm just getting a 'Not Formatted' message, but it won't actually let me format it. Kind of chicken and egg problem I guess.

It looks like I need the OS working before I can format a disk in the Emax?

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From: jammie <jammie.emma@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012, 20:53
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

yes you can if you get the se upgradedisk from the files section and use emxp to write it to a formated emax disk

you will be able to upgrade to se functionality

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Bruce 
To: emax@...m 
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

Hi Ted,

Thanks for the info. I opened up the unit and it doesn't have any of the SCSI options.

1) Eprom is IP349
2) TIM Pal IC's do not support SCSI
3) No 5380 Controller at IC6

Looks like I need an earlier version of the Operating Software. Any suggestions how to create a start up suitable disc using EXMP. I've got an old XP PC that can run EXMP so could I create an Operating Disc from this?

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Summers <djtbs1@...>
To: emax@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday, 27 September 2012, 16:54
Subject: Re: [emax] New Emax owner

HD OS 1.1 expects you have SCSI.
Usually if you have a wrong OS you will get "Wrong Software Rev" or similar.

If you have SCSI you could use HD OS 1.1 or PLUS OS 1.0 (which supports
external SCSI devices as well as an internal).

Check if you have it by reading here:
http://djtbs1.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/scsi-kit-do-i-need-one/

Regards,
Ted

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM, darkbill_uk <darkbill_uk@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just purchased an Emax. I'm not sure which model I've got though. I
> was told it was a Series 1. There is a floppy drive but no HD that I can
> see, and it doesn't say SE anywhere.
>
> It came with two discs with the operating system on - Emax HD OS 1.1 - but
> when I put them in the drive doesn't recognise them. It starts spinning and
> then says "Disk Not Formatted".
>
> Having read some of the group posts I'm guessing I'm using the wrong
> operating system.
>
> I opened the Emax up and got the following off the board - EMAX CPU
> (1986). PC327. Version 2 REV C.
>
> Does anyone have any idea which operating system I should be using?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> 
>

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