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- From: garyf@wang.com (Gary Field)
- Subject: Re: Need a low level SCSI formatter for Adaptech 1542B!
- Organization: Wang Labs, Lowell MA, USA
- Date: Tue, 01 Sep 92 13:59:09 GMT
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- References: <1992Sep1.010508.1867@gbrmpa.gov.au>
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- wayne@gbrmpa.gov.au (Wayne Amisano) writes:
-
- >Hi,
-
- >Could anyone please tell me where to find a low level SCSI formatter
- >that will clean out track 0 from a SCSI disk.
-
- >any help appreciated.
-
- >tnx in advance
- >cul 73's de wayne!!
-
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- Yeah, it's built right into the BIOS PROM on the card :-)
- Run the DOS debugger and do a g=DC00:6 assuming you left your PROM at the
- default address.
- There is also a DMA test utility at DC00:9, you should try it to make
- sure your system is fully reliable with the 1542 card.
- Gary
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