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3.
To access the controller’s format routine; at the
“-”
prompt type:
G=XXXX:5 (Where XXXX is correct address, Refer to Fig 3.)
Note:
Seagate
controllers will
step you through the process. Refer
to the drive charts Figures l-2 for correct drive parameters.
On drives over than 32 formatted megabytes, DISK MANAGER will
automatically partition and high-level format the drive.
Use FDISK and FORMAT on your DOS diskette for drives less than
32 formatted megabytes.
5.0 Troubleshooting Your Installation
If you have a problem getting the initial screen, or later getting the system
to boot:
l
Check the cabling between the controller and drive. Pin-l on the
controller always corresponds to Pin-l at the drive connector. Most
cables have a contrasting color on the cable to indicate Pin-l.
l
Check the power cable to the drive. Can you hear the drive spinning
up?
.
Verify correct Drive Select number.
.
Verify correct BIOS address for the controller. See page 6. If you
have more than one board that uses BIOS ROM space, each must
be configured to a different memory address. Addressing multiple
boards at the same memory location can cause problems of a
seemingly indeterminate nature.
.
Low-level formatting takes too long or never completes.
Format again. Make sure correct drive parameters were entered and
cable connections are correct.
.
FDISK or Partitioning Error Messages: “Error reading fixed disc” “No
fixed disc present”
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