KOG recently said: > I suppose my question is to all those experienced with ATA drives & > 54-5500 machines out there, what software do you use to perform a low > level format and successfully zero all data on these drives? And since > you've read this far I might as well also ask which diagnostic and > repair utility works best with the same machines mentioned above, and > with ATA drives??
Hi KOG You don�t need to zero all data - in my humble opinion. Isnt that more od a security thing? And you cannot - or if your software lets you - should not - lowlevel format an ATA HD. The HDs I have put into 5500 let Drive Setup initialise them without problems to HFS+. Likewise for an iMac. Utility: My first choice is DiskWarrior, then Norton - but be sure to have the up to date version for your System, then TechTool. This is all just my opinion. All the best Brian -- 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
