Is this such a dummy question?
any help will be appreciated.

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Subject: Low level formatting: How?
Author:  Lazaro.Salem@rf.no at cclink
Date:    21.05.97 10:00


Hi,

I would like to know about software and instructions for 
low level formatting a HD, in order to install NetBSD/port-hp300 
on it. 

I got two RODIME 3000T HD (*) from HP apollos 425t, but they seem 
to be deffective. Before trashing them I would like to give them 
a chance by fresh formatting them. 

I do have a AHA1542CF (Adaptec SCSI 2, ISA bus) on my PC, and that 
comes with a low level formatting program. Is it safe/proper to use 
that although I will install the HD on the 425t?

Thanks, 
Lazaro

(*) These are SCSI I, 200MB formatted capacity and also have a 
typewritten label "RO3259T type E1".

Lazaro D. Salem                   E-mail: salem@rf.no 
RF-Rogaland Research               Phone: +47 51 87 50 00 
P.O.Box 2503, Ullandhaug          Direct: +47 51 87 50 65 
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