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          HDFORMAT

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Generic SCSI Format Utility for the Apple SCSI card
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Copyright (c) 1988 by Tim Grams

This is a simple utility that will do a low-level format of a hard drive
attached to the Apple SCSI card (Rev C or better).  A low-level format
will erase all partitioning information and lay down new blocks on your
drive.  This program will only work with the Apple card.  You will need
at least a //c or enhanced //e to run it.


	** WARNING ***



Format programs of this type destroy ALL information on a volume.

This is not a utility you will need to use often.  Usually a regular
volume partition and initialize using standard disk utility programs are
all you need to do.  However, if you are putting a disk together from
scratch, moving over a Mac disk, or maybe fixing a bad block problem on
your current hard drive, a low-level format may be required.

If you are not following me by now, I'd suggest that you do NOT run this
program.  You could do more harm than good if you don't know what you are
doing.  Please backup ALL your disks before using.

This program has been tested on the Seagate ST277N only.  It should
work for the rest of the line, but dont be surprised if it doesn't.  As
far as interleave goes, here again you're on your own.  The 277N comes
formatted 1:1 and I haven't been able to improve on that.  You can go
up to 1:9.  Units are numbered sequentially starting at 1 for the device
with the highest SCSI id.  It might be a good idea to remove all other
drives and devices from the bus before formatting.

The program is easy enough to run.  Just follow the prompts for slot,
unit number, and interleave.  Hit ESC if you want to leave the program.
Once the format starts though, you cant stop it.  The format will take
a few minutes (or more).  After it completes, put on partitioning and
initialize the volumes with the standard utilities.

Send comments and suggestions to

Tim Grams
P.O. Box 462283
Garland, Tx  75046-2283
USA

CIS   - 73537,2601
Genie - TGRAMS