Error Formatting Seagate Drive Using Adaptec Controller (155369)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q155369

SYMPTOMS

When you try to format a Seagate ST31051N hard disk using an Adaptec AHA-1740a or AHA-1742a controller with the Format.com tool from Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 or Windows 95, you may receive one or more of the following error messages:
- Drive not ready.
- Cannot write directory, format failed.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:
  • Use the Adaptec 1740/42a EISA configuration tool to reduce the drive throughput speed to 5.0 MB/sec. Please refer to the Adaptec controller documentation for additional information about this process.
  • Use a different controller.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/28/2001
Keywords:kbDiskMemory KB155369
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