User's Manual

Unconditional format

You can also use this option to format your hard disk. The dif-

ference between unconditional and conditional formatting is

how bad tracks are identified. The unconditional format re-

quires you to enter a list of bad tracks before formatting begins.

To start the Unconditional format, press 2 and then Enter.

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

formatting from the default value of three. Only do this if the

documentation with your hard disk recommends a different

value. The hard disk that comes with the Apex Plus 20 uses the

default value of three. You see this prompt:

Do you want default interleave of 3

(Y/N) ?

To accept the default, press Y and Enter. To change the value,

press N and Enter. You see this prompt:

Enter interleave factor (1-16):

Type the recommended value and press Enter. Next, enter the

list of bad tracks. The empty bad track table looks like this:

Bad Track Table

Cylinder Head Cylinder Head

Cylinder Heed

Move highlighted area to desired track with cursor keys.

A - Add track, F - Finish editing

Enter command letter:

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