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Q155369: Error Formatting Seagate Drive Using Adaptec Controller

Article: Q155369
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): diskmem win95 kbDiskMemory
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to format a Seagate ST31051N hard disk using an Adaptec AHA-1740a
or AHA-1742a controller with the Format.com tool from Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 or
Windows 95, you may receive one or more of the following error messages:

  - Drive not ready.

  - Cannot write directory, format failed.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:

- Use the Adaptec 1740/42a EISA configuration tool to reduce the drive
  throughput speed to 5.0 MB/sec. Please refer to the Adaptec controller
  documentation for additional information about this process.

- Use a different controller.


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Keywords          : diskmem win95 kbDiskMemory 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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