In a message dated 1/15/05 Colin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: << All right, but this Mac OS-compatible doesn't have 512-byte sectors, so says Drive Setup on the Mac OS 8 CD, so therefore I can't modify it. Is there any kind of workaround, say an extension or maybe a jumper on the drive (4.3 GB SCSI-2, ASP 2.1.2 reports it as a IBM DGHS04Z)?
And Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Yes, typically this is a jumper setting. Look on the drive itself for the model number (or use SCSI Probe which will return the model number reported by the firmware on the drive) , then at Hitachi's HDD web support pages; Hitachi bought IBM's drive business some years back, and has that info.>> ----------------------------------------- Definitely check all support info or manuals you can find. If it turns out not to be a jumper setting have you tried any other hard drive formatting utilities? Lido is Freeware and is comparable to OS 8 Drive Setup 1997 time frame. http://www.euronet.nl/users/ernstoud/lido7.html There is also a hack for OS 7.5's HD SC Setup that will format many non-apple drives. You can downloaded the patch version of HD SC Setup from: http://home.earthlink.net/~gamba2/hd.html And there are directions for hacking OS 8's Drive Setup for non Apple drives at: http://www.euronet.nl/users/ernstoud/drvsetup.html Or you could try finding an old copy of the OEM FWB 2.x that shipped with many new hard drives of that period. I think I still have a few copies (maybe still in shrink-wrap). I have seen them on the swap list selling for a few dollars. Good luck --glen (digest mode) -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
