in this submenu with the correct values for the predefined disk type.[FX 9-10]
To configure a drive that is not one of the 39 standard drive types, specify
User
. Manually enter
the number of cylinders, heads sectors per track and write precomp for your drive. Refer to your
drive’s documentation or look on the drive if you need to obtain this information.
NOTE:
Autotype identifies your hard drive type. If you do not have the documentation that
came with your hard disk, try to use the Autotype Fixed Disk option as described on the previous
page.
If you have no drive installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select
None
.
Cylinders
This field configures the drive’s number of cylinders. Refer to your drive’s documentation, or
look on the drive to determine the correct value to enter for the field. To make changes into this
field, you must set the Type field to
User.
Heads
This field configures the drive’s number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive’s
documentation, or look on the drive to determine the correct value to enter for this field. To
make changes to this field, you must set the Type field to
User
.
Sectors/Track
This field configures the drive’s number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive’s
documentation, or look on the drive to determine the correct value to enter for this field. To
make changes to this field, you must set the Type field to
User
.
Write Precomp
Refer to your drive’s documentation, or look on the drive to determine the correct value to enter
for this field. To make changes to this field, you must set the Type field to
User
.[FX 9-11]
Multi-Sector Transfers
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported
by the drive. You can also configure this field manually.
To make change s to this field, you must set the Type field to
User
. Configuration options are
shown below. The default value for this field is
16 Sectors.
Disabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors
LBA (Logical Block Access) Mode
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