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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Chapter overview 6
1.2 Character conventions 6
1.3 Features 7
1.4 Edition overview 7
2 Fields of application..........................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Deletion of data 9
2.2 Disposal of computers 9
2.3 Sale of computers 9
2.4 Passing on of computers 10
2.5 Deleting the software installation 10
2.6 Deleting photos and videos 10
2.7 Deleting viruses 10
2.8 Proprietary formats 10
2.9 Damaged storage media 10
2.10 Arbitrary computer systems 11
3 Supported hardware......................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Overview 12
3.1.1 Hardware requirements 12
3.1.2 Supported media 12
3.1.3 Supported controllers 12
3.2 Compatibility 13
3.2.1 Compatibility test 13
3.2.2 Standards 13
3.3 IDE/ATA/SATA 13
3.3.1 IDE/ATA controllers 13
3.3.2 SATA/SATA-II controllers 14
3.3.3 Multiword DMA and Ultra-DMA 14
3.3.4 Bus master IDE controllers 15
3.3.5 Speed 15
3.4 SCSI 15
3.4.1 Utilization 15
3.4.2 Compatibility 16
3.4.3 Manufacturer information 16
3.4.4 Driver information 16
3.5 USB 17
3.5.1 Mass-Storage-Class 17
3.5.2 UHCI, OHCI and EHCI 17
3.5.3 Hubs 17
3.6 Firewire (IEEE1394) 17
4 Installation.........................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Introduction 18
4.1.1 Bootable medium 18
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