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Software Installation
This section contains instructions for low level formatting the
Winchester drives. You can low level format the Winchester
drive(s) by one of two methods. Third party software
available from Storage Dimensions * , Ontrack * , or other
companies can low level format the drive(s). Consult your
dealer for further information on these software packages. An
on-board BIOS ROM can also low level format the drive(s).
The DEBUG utility initiates the controller's format program.
To low level format the drive(s) with the BIOS ROM,
proceed as follows:
1. Turn on the power.
2. At the A>promt,load and run the DEBUG utility by typing
DEBUG followed by a RETURN. "CR" stands for carriage
return or EN ER.
A>DEBUG CR
3.
At the debug prompt, initiate the controller format
program by typing the following command line:
-g=cc00 :5
CAUTION
Step 4 requires execution of low level format. The low
level format destroys all data on the drive. If the drive
contains useful data, backup the drive before executing
the low level format program.
4. The controller format program displays a menu. Follow
the menu selections one through six. The change current
drive parameters selection allows you to either choose pre–
programmed drive parameters or enter the parameters from
the keyboard. Low level formatting the drive sets up track,
sector, and error correction information and initializes the
data fields. The surface analysis performs a thorough scan of
the drive's media. Running the surface analysis may take
several hours. The verify drive option is a shorter version of
the surface analysis test. Both the surface analysis and verify
drive tests report any defects found and prompts the user to
map out these defects. The enter defect list option allows the
user to enter defects provided by the drive manufacturer.
Select next drive allows you to change drives.
5. Load and execute the FDISK and FORMAT utilities.
* Storage Dimensions is a trademark of Storage Dimensions.
Ontrack is a trademark of Ontrack Computer Systems.
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