Unconditional Format - Epson Apex User Manual

Unconditional format

You can also use this option to format your hard disk. The dif-
ference between unconditional and conditional formatting is
how bad tracks are identified. The unconditional format re-
quires you to enter a list of bad tracks before formatting begins.
To start the Unconditional format, press 2 and then
You are first given the option to change the interleave factor for
formatting from the default value of three. Only do this if the
documentation with your hard disk recommends a different
value. The hard disk that comes with the Apex Plus 20 uses the
default value of three. You see this prompt:
Do you want default interleave of 3
(Y/N) ?
To accept the default, press Y and
press and
N
Enter interleave factor (1-16):
Type the recommended value and press
list of bad tracks. The empty bad track table looks like this:
Bad Track Table
Cylinder Head
Move highlighted area to desired track with cursor keys.
A - Add track, F - Finish editing
Enter command letter:
You see this prompt:
Enter.
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Cylinder Head
Preparing a Hard Disk For Use B-7
To change the value,
Enter.
Next, enter the
Enter.
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Enter.
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