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Article #1161Re: Help WD1002: Save my reputation
From: John Blundell
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 1994 21:51
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 1994 21:51
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In article <786917270snz@cdsl.demon.co.uk>
peter@cdsl.demon.co.uk "Peter Hayward" writes:
> What I need to do is a low level format on the replacement ST225,
> because the WD1002 will not recognise it.
Probably you want the Debug command Gc800:5. This is what I used to use on my
old Amstrad PC/XT compatible.
You also need to decide on your interleave factor. This is much more important
with XTs than ATs. Amstrads needed particularly high interleave factors. This
can be a bit of a black art. There used to be a pair of free programs from
Spinrite that allowed you to make appropriate measurements. Mail me if you
would like a copy.
--
John Blundell still at home in Stevenage, UK.
John@Blundell.Demon.Co.UK
E&OE
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