Using FDOS on the PowerPC

Last reviewed: March 27, 1997
Article ID: Q154720

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SUMMARY

FDOS, a utility with MS-DOS-like functions, is for the Motorola PowerStack (PowerPC) computer. The program only works on FAT drives but may still be useful in troubleshooting various issues. This program comes bundled with the computer. It is not supplied by or supported by Microsoft.

MORE INFORMATION

FDOS starts from the "Run a program" option on the firmware menu.

   Program to run: a:\fdos

When FDOS initializes, the following screen will be displayed:

     *** Copyright 1994 MOTOROLA, INC.  All Rights Reserved ***

               *** FDOS Version 0.0 Feb 6 1995 ***

   a: => multi(1)disk(0)fdisk(0)\
   c: => multi(0)scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\
   d: => multi(0)scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\
   e: => multi(0)scsi(0)cdrom(5)fdisk(0)\
   f: => multi(0)scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)\

   Vendor MCG PS, System  Date: 8/13/1996  Time: 11:40:49
   a:>_

All drives defined in the firmware will be displayed. A command prompt is provided so the user can enter FDOS commands.

   Commands Available in PPC FDOS Version 0.0

   Command    Description
   ------------------------------------------

   attrib     Set file attributes
   chdir      Change to a new working directory
   copy       Copy a file
   copydir    Copy a directory or directory tree
   date       Display date and time
   dir        Display directory
   echo       Set the command echo flag, display a message
   erase      Delete files
   exit       Quit FDOS and return to firmware interactive mode
   flash      Archive/load flash ROM memory
   help       Display all commands or syntax for given commands
   memory     Display firmware memory descriptors
   mkdir      Create directories
   mount      Display firmware component table nodes
   move       Move a file
   restart    Reboot or reset the system
   rmdir      Delete directories
   subst      Display volume table or define a symbolic user volume
   tree       Display directory tree
   type       Copy files to the console

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Version : 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 27, 1997
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