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6.5.2 SHIPDISK.EXE
Whenever you need to move your system and/or hard disk,
you should move ("park") the read/write head on the hard
disk at an area always void of data (the so-called
landing
zone).
This is analogous to securing the tone arm of a stereo
turntable.
To
park
the
read/write
head,
use
the
SHIPDISK.EXE program on the EVERDISK utility diskette.
To Park the Read/Write Heads:
1.
Insert the EVERDISK utility diskette in drive A.
2. Type:
1--...,
SHIPDISK
[Enter]
3. The program will ask you for a drive number (1-8).
Enter 1 for physical drive 1, enter 2 for physical drive 2.
If
two drives are connected to your system, you must
run this program twice to park the heads on both
drives; park the read/write heads on physical drive 2
first, then park the heads on physical drive
1.
4. When the head is parked, a
disk is ready to ship
message
will appear. The drive(s) are now ready to be moved.
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NOTE: Some drives do not need to run SHIPDISK.EXE as the
drive will automatically park the read/write head mechanism
upon turning off the system.
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