on 11/13/03 8:11 AM, Derf at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My suggestion would be, if the system recognizes it, click no to > initialize it, then open Drive Setup, under Functions > Menu>Initialization Options choose Low Level Format and then > initialize the drive. This will take awhile, but it will make sure > that the drive is clean and formatted.
It has long been my practice to both Low Level Format and Zero Data any scsi drive that I want a fresh start with, but I've kinda forgotten exactly why. Could some knowledgeable lister shine a little light on the processes? (as opposed to pettifoggery). TIA and -- All the Best, R.A. Cantrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit R.A.'s Old Mac (mostly) Stuff @ http://tinyurl.com/ubkw -- 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
