5. DCO, HPA, AND AMA MANAGEMENT
Device Configuration Overlays (DCOs), Hidden Protected Areas (HPAs), and Accessible Max Address
Configurations (AMAs) are hidden areas that can be created on a drive. This section helps you create or
permanently remove these hidden areas on an attached drive.
5.1. CREATE AN DCO, HPA, OR AMA
Follow these instructions to create a new DCO, HPA, or AMA on the attached drive.
IMPORTANT
You will not be able to create a second hidden area if another already exists on the drive.
1. Attach a drive to the Forensic ComboDock FCDv6 and turn the Forensic ComboDock on.
2. The “Select Mode” screen will display on the top LCD panel. Press the Up or Down buttons to select
“Read-Write” mode. Then press Enter.
3. Press the Up or Down buttons to navigate to Set DCO/HPA/AMA on the LCD Display menu. Then
press Enter.
4. Decide whether you wish to create an DCO, HPA, or AMA.
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DCO: Use the Up or Down buttons to navigate to Set DCO Size and press Enter.
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HPA: Use the Up or Down buttons to navigate to Set HPA Size and press Enter.
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AMA: Use the Up or Down buttons to navigate to Set AMA Size and press Enter.
5. A screen will appear indicating that data transfers will stop if you continue. Press Enter to continue.
6. Press Up or Down to set a new size for the new hidden area. Then press Enter to confirm the choice.
NOTE
Values exceeding the available capacity will not be accepted.
7. On the "Are you sure?" screen, press Enter to create the hidden area.
8. Once the hidden area is created, turn the dock off and back on again.
5.2. REMOVE A DCO, HPA, OR AMA
Follow these instructions to permanently unhide and remove a hidden area on the attached drive.
1. Set up a drive with the Forensic ComboDock FCDv6 using the steps found in
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If a drive is already setup and connected, then just turn the Forensic ComboDock off.
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