cbirds wrote:
>Brett Williams tapped out this message on 3/15/2003 5:09 PM > >>my powermac's hard drive worked perfectly fine until i tried to >>initialize it under system 7.5.5. i've tried using two different >>versions of Apple HD SC Setup, but it keeps failing verification. what >>should i do? >> >> >I believe you are using the WRONG UTILITY. You should be using DRIVE >SETUP not something that is for long-gone 68K Macs. > It's what comes with 7.5 so hows that the wrong utility and why do you HAVE to use capitals? >Why are you putting System 7.x on there? >8.1 would be the place to go if you have not got an upgrade for your >processor or anything. > 7.5x is probably either a upgrade to what was first installed on the machine or it is the OS the machine shipped with. 8.1 runs like a three legged dog on a 7220, 8.6 whips it even with only 32mb. 7.5 and 7.6.1 whip it, but then they should while also being far cheaper on memory. How about Brett just wonts 7.5.5 (being free) and has nothing requiring a higher version or just doesn't wont to spend money. Try recommending using the 8.1 disk tools.image to see if the newer drive setup can repair the disk or if its going to need a third party formatter. What tools do you have to work with Brett? -- 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
