EZ-Trak boot up problem

[HawkJET]

I have a friend with an EZ-Trak DX and he can only boot up with a floppy. My guess is that the boot directory on the hard disk is corrupt because the machine runs fine after boot from the floppy. I suppose it is possible that the hard disk in inoperable.

Does anyone have suggestions?

A general overview would be great to know. For instance:
What OS is used?
Where are files available (if needed)?
Can any computer be used?
Is there a proprietary Bridgeport board in the computer?

Thanks!

[HawkJET]

Okay, a few more details...

On boot-up there is a keyboard error.

I changed the BIOS so this no longer occurs.

Now the error is:

"HDD controller error"

The hard disk seems to spin and work mechanically. My thought is a corrupt boot sector or the controller card has failed. I believe the former is more likely.

Does anyone know how to re-install the boot info and where to get it? I have a floppy that will boot, can I get those files on to the HDD?

Thanks!

[machintek]

Are the CMOS parameters for the hard drive correct?
Do you know how to attach a full size keyboard?
Do you know how to get to DOS?
What version of DOS is being used?

George

[HawkJET]

Originally Posted by machintek Are the CMOS parameters for the hard drive correct?

I believe so. The HDD used to work fine and there has been no changes to the CMOS since then. However, when I had the CMOS check the HDD parameters, it could not find the HDD.

Originally Posted by machintek Do you know how to attach a full size keyboard?

Yes.

Originally Posted by machintek Do you know how to get to DOS?

No. I tried hitting F8 on boot up, but it didn't work.

Originally Posted by machintek What version of DOS is being used?

Don't know.