Microsoft KB Archive/75080

= Installing MS-DOS 5.x or 6.x on Tandy 2500XL2 or 1000RLX =

Article ID: 75080

Article Last Modified on 5/12/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0a
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.21 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q75080



SUMMARY
Before you install MS-DOS version 5.0 or later on a Tandy 2500XL2 or Tandy 1000RLX computer, you must follow the procedure outlined below to disable the ROM DOS functionality of the Tandy.



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 * 1) Insert the original floppy disk labeled MS-DOS/GW-BASIC into drive A.
 * 2) At the A prompt, type SETUPXL2 for the 2500XL2 model or SETUPRLX for the 1000RLX model, then press ENTER.
 * 3) The BIOS/ROM DOS Setup program loads, displaying a menu of options. Use the ARROW keys to select options. Press the SPACEBAR to change settings (the current settings are the only ones that are displayed).
 * 4) Use the RIGHT ARROW key to select the START-UP PROGRAM option. The available settings are MS-DOS and DESKMATE, with DESKMATE being the default.
 * 5) Press the SPACEBAR once to change the setting from DESKMATE to MS-DOS.
 * 6) Use the DOWN ARROW and LEFT ARROW keys to select the START-UP DEVICE option. The choices are ROM and DISK, with ROM being the default.
 * 7) Press the SPACEBAR once to change the setting from ROM to DISK.
 * 8) Press F2 to update the EEPROM and restart the computer.
 * 9) Install MS-DOS 5.0 or 6.0. Note that you need to install MS-DOS 6.0 manually. (Refer to Chapter 8 in your &quot;Microsoft MS-DOS User's Guide&quot; for version 6.0 for instructions.)

The Tandy products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 6.22 5.00 3rdparty 6.00 5.00a 6.20

Keywords: KB75080

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