Source files not visibile in booted CD

[Chris@atlbike]

I need to build an ISO for flashing system bios and various NICs/HBAs firmware from a bootable CD.

The bootable CDs are for use in classified areas where flash "thumb" drives aren't allowed.

My attempts to create a bootable CD results in a CD that boots, but the compilation files aren't visible.

If I return the CD to a windows system, the compilation files are visible.

It feels like the problem is something that is very simple, but can't see what I'm missing.

Seems like I'm missing a boot image with the correct drivers, but not sure, I tried several.

I had a similar problem when I attempted building with other apps.

The bios for the system I'm testing with is set for IDE emulation as suggested on the forums.

Hoping the ImgBurn gurus here can get me on track with this one.

 

I've looked over the following threads, but didn't see the results I've been getting.

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=7778

For firmware updates etc I personally think it's better to make a bootable usb pen. Then you can just copy the updated / newer files to the pen as and when you need to via explorer and normal drag+drop or copy+paste... much easier than burning discs.

True, but I need to use CDs.

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=14349

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=7137

 

And this, revising an existing ISO...

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=11480

[mmalves]

What's the bootable image you're using? e.g. Win98SE bootdisk, DOS, etc.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Your boot disc has to load cdrom drivers that then enable you to access that portion of the disc - oh and of course the disc will need to have been recorded using a file system that's accessible from DOS (ISO9660/Joliet).

[Chris@atlbike]

Thanks for the timely response and guidance.

As implied/suggested...

I downloaded a Win98SE bootdisk.

Set the file system to: ISO9660 + Joliet

It worked perfectly, exactly what I was expecting.

 

However, I did have ISO9669 Level 2 and Joliet Level 1 set, but the file listing was 8.3 format.

Guess this might be Win98 restriction?

Is there a way to get long-name file support?

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Sorry, I don't really know the answer to that one.

 

Maybe using a DOS clone or different CDROM drivers would enable long file name support.

 

I'm sure Google will know the answer