DOCUMENT:Q154720 10-AUG-2001 [winnt] TITLE :Using FDOS on the PowerPC PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT PROD/VER:4.0 OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kb3rdparty ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability. Additional query words: prodnt powerpc ====================================================================== Keywords : kb3rdparty Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 Version : 4.0 ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2001.