Martin H. Eastburn wrote:

I have a new tower without a floppy. I don't like it - have to use a
usb stick -
better - but I can't boot from them (or haven't modified Bios to do so)
Can't run memory diags that must boot floppy. I'll try CD but hum...

Floppies are too handy when things go gunny sack. I'm going to try to
remember to get only a mo-bo that support them when this one gives up.

Still, though, snooping through the bios is a good idea. You'll have to
get in there some day, anyhow.