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Unconditional Format

Use this option to format your hard disk when you want to enter the

list of bad tracks before formatting begins. The main difference
between unconditional and conditional formatting is the way in
which bad tracks are identified. With the unconditional format, you
must enter the list of bad tracks before formatting begins.

To start the Unconditional format routine, press 2 and then

Enter.

You are first given the option to change the interleave factor for
formatting from the default value of one. Only do this if the

documentation with your hard disk recommends a different value.

You see this prompt:

Do you want default interleave of 1 (Y/N)?

To accept the default, press Y and

Enter.

To change the value, press

and

Enter.

You see this prompt:

Enter interleave factor

(l-n):

where n is equal to the maximum sector number. For the ST-506 hard
disk,

is 16; for the ESDI hard disk, n is either 33 or 35. Type the

recommended value and press

Enter.

The next screen allows you to

edit the table of bad tracks:

Bad Track Table

Cylinder Head

Move highlighted area to desired track with cursor keys.
A = Add track, C = Change track, D = Delete track, F = Finish editing

Enter command letter :

D-6

Physically Formatting a Hard Disk