On Tue, 8 Jun 1999, Arfon Gryffydd wrote:
> >Probably because it was formatted under a different geometry. I would
> >suggest fdisk'ing the drive (delete and re-create the primary
> >partition) on whatever computer you want to install it on, then re-format
> >it under DOS.
>
> Nyet! I downloaded the seagate/conner disk utilities and uesd it to zero
> write and verify the disk using the correct geometery. Then I fdisked and
> formatted (I did this to both the OEM 100Mb and the replacement 420Mb disc)
> and loaded DOS. No dice. I can't figure it out.
The only other thing I can think of is to make sure they are jumpered
properly. Make sure they are not configured as slaves, or with some
drives as masters either. Find the jumpers on the bottom (they'll either
say Master,Slave,C/D or S,M,C/D) and then check one of the hard drive web
sites (you can find a couple under the Vintage Hardware Resources on the
VCF links page
http://www.vintage.org/vcf/vcflinks.htm).
I hope that helps. I can't think of anything else other than some odd
incompatibility between the drives and the controllers on the various
computers.
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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Received on Tue Jun 08 1999 - 12:44:41 BST