Epson II+ Manuel D’Utilisation

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 

You are first given the option to change the interleave factor for format-

ting from the default value of three. Only do this if the documentation with

your hard disk recommends a different value. You see this prompt:

Do you 

want 

default interleave of 3 (Y/N)?

To accept the default, press 

and 

To change the value, press 

and

You see this prompt:

Enter interleave factor (1-16):

Type the recommended value, and press 

The next screen allows you to edit the table of bad tracks. The empty

bad track table looks like this:

Bad Track Table

Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head

highlighted area to desired track with cursor keys.

A = Add track, C = Change track, D = Delete track, F = Finish editing

Enter command letter :