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Performing a Low Level Format on a SCSI disk drive

Articles / 2009-09-13

How do I perform a Low Level Format on a SCSI disc drive?Download and install SeaTools_enterprise software. Use SCSIMax for Maxtor or Quantum SCSI drives. Click START | PROGRAMS | SEATOOLS ENTERPRISE to run the program. It will scan any SCSI device(s) installed in the system.…

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Same data takes more space on larger hard drive

Articles / 2009-09-11

Why does the data from my old, smaller hard drive take up more space on my new, larger hard drive? This is a limitation of your operating system, not of your hard drive. In operating systems using a File Allocation Table ( FAT ) architecture, a “cluster” or “allocation unit” is the smallest unit of storage space required for data written to a drive.…

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Identifying FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS File Systems and partitions

Articles / 2009-09-10

How can I tell what type of file system (FAT16, FAT32, NTFS) my drive is formatted in? To identify what type of file system the drive is formatted in:Click on the Start button and select Computer if using Windows Vista, My Computer if using Windows XP or 2000, or Windows Explorer if using Windows Me or 98.…

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Windows file systems and Mac File Systems

Articles / 2009-09-08 / 1 Comment

This article provides a brief history and description of Windows file systems and Mac file systems. File Systems A file system organizes large numbers of files on some sort of recording medium (most commonly a disk drive or cd-rom). Mac and PC computers use different primary file systems which is why a program like TransMac is necessary.…

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How to configure my SATA drive as a boot device?

Articles / 2009-09-07

If your SATA controller is a bootable controller (the vast majority are) you may boot from the SATA drive. You may need to enter Setup and change the boot sequence so that the SATA controller is the first boot device listed.…

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SATA Drive Installation in Mac OS X

Articles / 2009-09-07

Installing a SATA Drive as a Storage UnitPhysically install the drive into the Mac. Connect the drive to the motherboard or SATA add-on controller card. Connect the hard drive to the power source. Double-click on the Mac OS main hard drive on the Desktop.…

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3 Ways To Check BIOS Version

Articles / 2009-09-05 / 1 Comment

There are 3 ways to check your BIOS version easily:Monitor Display: Most PCs display the BIOS version upon initial boot up. Watch the monitor as the system boots up. The BIOS information is frequently one of the first things to appear.…

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Test a WD hard drive using a Data Lifeguard Diagnostics CD/Floppy disk

Articles / 2009-09-05

How do I create a Data Lifeguard Diagnostic disk (Floppy or CD)? You will need a blank, formatted floppy disk or a blank CD to create the diagnostic disk. To create a diagnostic disk, you can follow one of the procedures below: OPTION 1: Creating a diagnostic CD.…

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Hard drive diagnostic software: WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostics CD/Floppy Disk

Articles / 2009-09-05

The Data Lifeguard Diagnostic softwares are used primarily for determining the physical condition of your hard drive. If you are having computer problems which you suspect are hard drive related, you can test your drive with this software. This diagnostic software is designed for hard drives larger than 8.4 GB with the model number starting with WDxxx.…

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What should I do for a noisy seagate hard drive?

Articles / 2009-09-05

All of seagate new Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives and new Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives are optimized for performance, they do not have a utility that can quiet them down. While modern drives are extremely quiet, every hard drive makes a certain amount of noise while running.…

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