[Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
Hi Johnson, I have been checking some old messages and I found a message about the bug below. I asked both Eric and Lucho and Lucho found that you reported the problem. Can you explain it? Can we reproduce it? anyone knows about it? thanks, Alain Assunto: Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version) Data: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 14:36:52 +0300 De: Luchezar Georgiev [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the partition type - FAT32 LBA (a.k.a. FAT32X), or FAT32 CHS (a.k.a. FAT32)? My successful tests were with FAT32 LBA partitions. I didn't try FAT32 CHS. BIOS setting is CHS (translation), FDISK shows FAT32 (not FAT32 L). So, FAT32 LBA works but we have a problem with FAT32 CHS. Unfrtunately I can't test this here. I recall that there was a problem formatting FAT32 CHS partitions. But I've forgotten what exactly so I re-checked my old messages dated August last year and saw that Johnson discovered this bug. Abraos, Lucho --- This SF.Net email is sponsored by Yahoo. Introducing Yahoo! Search Developer Network - Create apps using Yahoo! Search APIs Find out how you can build Yahoo! directly into your own Applications - visit http://developer.yahoo.net/?fr=offad-ysdn-ostg-q22005 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list Freedos-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:14:29 +0300, you wrote: Hi Lucho, Well... no kernel is perfect. Perhaps the problem is some of the Arkady's optimisations in DSK.C?! For another WESTERN DIGITAL 800MB hard disk, even kernel 2035/format 0.91r failed, only Win98 boot disk can format. Try more combination to see anything will happen ... Rgds, Johnson. --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
BIOS setting is CHS (translation), FDISK shows FAT32 (not FAT32 L). So, FAT32 LBA works but we have a problem with FAT32 CHS. Unfrtunately I can't test this here. The hard disk parameter is auto-detected by BIOS, I've no way to change it (16xx cylinder). I've tried: 1) FreeDOS FDISK (delete and create primary partition) 2) FreeDOS Format 0.91r (FORMAT D: /U) I did a few more test and found that only 2035a-UNSTABLE will report BAD SECTOR, switch back to 2035 can format successfully ... But 2035 will crash M$-DOS's EMM386 (SB Emulation 2.0 still need it). Well... no kernel is perfect. Perhaps the problem is some of the Arkady's optimisations in DSK.C?! --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 14:36:52 +0300, you wrote: Hi Lucho, BIOS setting is CHS (translation), FDISK shows FAT32 (not FAT32 L). So, FAT32 LBA works but we have a problem with FAT32 CHS. Unfrtunately I can't test this here. The hard disk parameter is auto-detected by BIOS, I've no way to change it (16xx cylinder). I've tried: 1) FreeDOS FDISK (delete and create primary partition) 2) FreeDOS Format 0.91r (FORMAT D: /U) I did a few more test and found that only 2035a-UNSTABLE will report BAD SECTOR, switch back to 2035 can format successfully ... But 2035 will crash M$-DOS's EMM386 (SB Emulation 2.0 still need it). Rgds, Johnson. --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
What is the partition type - FAT32 LBA (a.k.a. FAT32X), or FAT32 CHS (a.k.a. FAT32)? My successful tests were with FAT32 LBA partitions. I didn't try FAT32 CHS. BIOS setting is CHS (translation), FDISK shows FAT32 (not FAT32 L). So, FAT32 LBA works but we have a problem with FAT32 CHS. Unfrtunately I can't test this here. --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:13:17 +0300, you wrote: Hello Lucho and other Kernel people, What is the partition type - FAT32 LBA (a.k.a. FAT32X), or FAT32 CHS (a.k.a. FAT32)? My successful tests were with FAT32 LBA partitions. I didn't try FAT32 CHS. I used MS-DOS FDISK, if this matters BIOS setting is CHS (translation), FDISK shows FAT32 (not FAT32 L). = C:\format d: /u /d [DEBUG] This is FORMAT 0.91r, selected drive - D: WARNING: ALL DATA ON NON-REMOVABLE DISK DRIVE D: WILL BE LOST! PLEASE CONFIRM! Proceed with format (YES/NO)? YES [DEBUG] GDP: Looks like FAT32. Disk size: 3093 Mbytes, FAT32. *** [DEBUG] Enabled disk access flags. Please enter volume label (max. 11 chars): Full Formatting (wiping all data) Zapping / checking 6346305 sectors To skip the rest of the surface scan after the first 34 MB AT OWN RISK, press ESC (only checked at 'percent boundaries'). bad sector(s): 1 (code 0x20c) on WRITE * bad sector(s): 1 (code 0x20c) on READ * One of the first 5 sectors is broken. FORMAT not possible. == Also after format with M$-DOS, another FreeDOS format without re-partition was successful! = C:\format d: /u /d [DEBUG] This is FORMAT 0.91r, selected drive - D: WARNING: ALL DATA ON NON-REMOVABLE DISK DRIVE D: WILL BE LOST! PLEASE CONFIRM! Proceed with format (YES/NO)? YES [DEBUG] GDP: Looks like FAT32. Disk size: 3093 Mbytes, FAT32. *** [DEBUG] Enabled disk access flags. Please enter volume label (max. 11 chars): 3-GB Full Formatting (wiping all data) Zapping / checking 6346305 sectors To skip the rest of the surface scan after the first 34 MB AT OWN RISK, press ESC (only checked at 'percent boundaries'). 0% 1% 2% 3% = That's all I got. Rgds, Johnson. --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
I try to FORMAT a Seagate hard disk with FORMAT 0.91r and got an error bad sector, I think maybe hard disk have some physical problem. and I zero fill it with Disk Wizard, and later I can format. Later I repeat this action with another PC in office and got the same error. This time even zero fill didn't solve the problem, then I boot Win98 boot disk and try - it works! Then I try again with Kernel 2035a (unstable), fail again ... finally switch to 2035 and work again. What were the file systems - FAT16 or FAT32? I formatted FAT32 with FORMAT 0.91r under UNSTABLE on 2 different disks here: 40 GB and 1.2 GB, and FORMAT did a great job on both, at that very quickly --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:54:09 +0300, you wrote: Hi Lucho, What were the file systems - FAT16 or FAT32? I formatted FAT32 with FORMAT 0.91r under UNSTABLE on 2 different disks here: 40 GB and 1.2 GB, and FORMAT did a great job on both, at that very quickly I think you help Arkady compile that kernel, right? Strange is when I do a FDISK delete partition, make a new FAT32 partition and format will report 'consecutive bad sector' error, I have to boot Win98 (with F5) to format. It happen on 2 PC, so I think it's not the hardware problem. I change back to Bart's 2035 kernel and format work fine again ... I'll try capture the screen with /D, see if any hints ... Rgds, Johnson. --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
Re: [Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
Strange is when I do a FDISK delete partition, make a new FAT32 partition and format will report 'consecutive bad sector' error, I have to boot Win98 (with F5) to format. What is the partition type - FAT32 LBA (a.k.a. FAT32X), or FAT32 CHS (a.k.a. FAT32)? My successful tests were with FAT32 LBA partitions. I didn't try FAT32 CHS. I used MS-DOS FDISK, if this matters --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
[Freedos-devel] Kernel 2035a HD format problem (Arkady's unstable version)
Hi Arkady, I try to FORMAT a Seagate hard disk with FORMAT 0.91r and got an error bad sector, I think maybe hard disk have some physical problem. and I zero fill it with Disk Wizard, and later I can format. Later I repeat this action with another PC in office and got the same error. This time even zero fill didn't solve the problem, then I boot Win98 boot disk and try - it works! Then I try again with Kernel 2035a (unstable), fail again ... finally switch to 2035 and work again. Can you please take a look? Rgds, Johnson. --- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 ___ Freedos-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-devel
