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New Messageneed help with cf (modified 0 times) cmarrero
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I just got an audrey, and I wanted to put a .cf image onto a 32mb cf card. I use win xp on my desktop, I had to format the card so I could get the image on it. But from what I see audrey doesn;t likie the format. Is there a simple way for me to get the image on the cf card. Can I format it in the audrey and ftp the image from my computer directly to the cf card in the audrey.If so how do I do this?

If someone know how to get this to work please let me know.

THANKS!

Chris

01-22-2003 04:25:33

New MessageRE:need help with cf (modified 0 times) maineiac
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You need to do a search here and on audreyhacking.com. The info is there. I believe with XP you need to use ntrw to write to your cf card. You also have to have the correct size when you make it. Look around and post back if you need more info.
01-22-2003 07:07:22

New MessageRE:need help with cf (modified 0 times) dwwright
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I'll give it my analysis, but I'd follow maineiac's advice. Personally, I got the full Copy of Voyager from this forum, set it up and used it to copy the files to my CF, but it depends on how the image was made. If the image size is 16128 kb (in Windows), then ftp or Voyager will most likely work. There are posts available that explain it. I have backed up my Audrey via FTP so it should work. To back it (which I would do prior to flashing your Audrey) up I use:

bin
hash
put /dev/fs0 audrey_backup.cf

This will copy /dev/fs0p0 /dev/fs0p1 and /dev/fsp02 all to one file. Most of the CF images that are posted for download are only /dev/fs0p0 and /dev/0p1 which are all that are needed. The /dev/fsp02 has something to do with your initialization and is not needed when adding a new flash and is probably safer not to mess with.

To backup only /dev/fs0p0 and /dev/fs0p1, I usually map a drive using fs-cifs to my window's or Linux Samba share:

cat /dev/fs0p0 /dev/fs0p1 > /mnt/audrey_backup.cf
cat /dev/fs0p2 > /mnt/audrey_backup.ipl


Ok, now for the ftp CF update:

I haven't tried it this way, but...

1. Setup your FTP server
2. Power on your Audrey
3. Open two "Root" Terminals (prompt should show # not $)
4. Put the CF card in
5. In one terminal type: devb-cf (To initialize the CF card, this will tie up this terminal session)
6. switch to the other terminal.
7. FTP to your server and sign in
8. type:

lcd /dev
bin
hash
get /path/NewCFName.cf CF
(double check the "to" file name, I think it is capital case not lower, I may be wrong)

9. You should see a whole bunch of hash marks (#) for about 2 - 3 minutes then get your prompt back

10. Remove your CF card before powering off!

11. I'll stress that you should always test your image before flashing it to Audrey. To test the image:

a. With Audrey powered off for at least 60 seconds, put your CF Card in
b. While holding down the Date/Time Calendar button only (top right button, do not hold down power) plug in Audrey.
c. Your Audrey should see a message about Reading CF or Flashing from CF.
d. Audrey should boot up, much slower than usual and the screen will flicker some. This will be your current flash not the one you copied to the CF card. If the screen goes blank and is unresponsive, then your CF copy does not have a good copy on it.

01-22-2003 09:22:16

New MessageRE:need help with cf (modified 0 times) cmarrero
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Thanks for the reply. I will try the ftp version. But I got a question the ntrw program has an ext of .c how do I run this type of program.

THANKS!

Chris

01-22-2003 11:51:43

New MessageRE:need help with cf (modified 0 times) cmarrero
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ok I did the FTP Version. It said it transfer ok I ran a test but it didn't work. Is there a special way I have to prep the CF Card?

Please let me know.

THANKS!
Chris

01-22-2003 13:34:32

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