On 12/16/02 2:39 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> I want to format with Mac's Drive setup (from 9.2.1) some external firewire > drives - I had originally set them up with the mfgs software. But just > learned that they must formatted with Mac OS extended which I have already > done. Mac's Erase Disk won't change the drive icon to the mac icon, so I am > assuming its not a truely mac formatted drive yet. When I go to Mac's Drive > Setup it shows there is something connected via firewire, but it won't allow > me to erase or reformat it. It says "unable to initialize - unsupported > drive". The drives say they are MacOS Extended - but I also want to be able > to low-level format them before I put files on them. A listmember had said > he low level formats them or they are kind of flaky. Sure don't want to be > copying 120 gigs all over again. You can't do a "Low Level" format on an a drive that isn't SCSI. I am assuming your FW drives are ATA. You can choose to "Zero All Data" on that type of a drive. Sometimes when a 3rd party formatting utility is used Drive Setup will fail to reformat the drive at a later date. That's why I always use Hard Disk Speedtools by Intech. It is a great software suite. -- ============================================================== Kyle H. Hansen Apple Certified Technician Apple Solution Expert Macintosh Server Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================================================== Jesus saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!!! -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
