One thing I have used to check drive Read/Write is to copy a large .SMI file between drives several times. My current favorite is the OS 9.2.1 and OS 9.2.2 files at 80 MB and 20 MB. I have a folder with the orignals from apple, patched ones for installing on 'Old World' Macs and some assorted other files. Total is about 350 MB. If I can copy them back and forth a couple of times, and then successfully mount them after the CRC check is run, I know that there are probably no R/W errors creeping in.
FWIW Dave >I don't quite yet understand the terminology, "ATA card not properly >registered," but no matter, at least not for the time being, because >my 7300/180 is now working correctly with the SIIG UltraATA 133/100 >that I installed, but only after reformatting both IDE drives >numerous times (probably at least six times each). So far, both >drives are functioning smoothly. I checked the connecting for the >controller card many times, and it was seated properly. All the >cables and other connections appeared to be secure. The SIIG techs >could not figure out what might be the problem. I already sent back >the first card, but had the exact same problems with the >second/present card as well. After the many reformats, the original >problems disappeared !!?? Strange, but what caused the fix ? >Multiple reformatting ? Luck ? > >The only major problems I am experiencing at the present are with >Eudora, taking very long to check mail, and many attempts are not >successful. -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" There are no honorable bargains involving the exchange of qualitative merchandise like souls, for quantitative merchandise like time or money.--William S. Burroughs -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
