In a message dated 2/3/03 3:02:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Does the Sonnet Tempo (Acard) ATA66 support newer IDE drives? I ask because I've been having trouble with this card and a new Maxtor 30GB ATA133 hard drive in a 9600/g4/450. It works fine otherwise but nearly every time I turn on the computer there is directory corruption. This drive isn't on the list of supported drives at Acard's site, but I've read elsewhere that just about any IDE drive should work fine with the card. >>
Initialize your drive using Drive Setup (with or without optional "zero all sectors") then use the DS test function to ensure all sectors test good. Those that aren't will be reassigned to spares. Actually, intermittent problems are not that uncommon, but these apparent defects usually disappear after several passes of Norton or another comprehensive drive analysis and repair tool. -- 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
