> The probability is high that 'low level format' was ignored. I'm still confused about proper HD formatting. In a post about a month ago you wrote:
> To expand a bit, 'zero all data' is ide's way of wiping ide, low level > format does that and more for SCSI. The formatters that I use do not allow a > 'low level' on an ide drive nor do they offer 'zero all data' on scsi. Does this mean that when doing a SCSI format with Apple Drive Setup one should check 'Low Level Format' but leave 'Zero All Data' unchecked? And when doing ATA formatting one should check 'Zero All Data' but leave 'Low Level Format' unchecked? Thanks. Stephen -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
