Some of the messages change if the table is full or empty. However, the way that you add a bad track or make a correction is the same.
To add a bad track, follow these steps:
1.Press A. You see this prompt:
Enter cylinder number (1 - xxxx):
2.Type the number of the cylinder containing the missing bad track, and press Enter. You see this prompt:
Enter head number (0 - yy) :
3.Type the head number for the bad track, and press Enter. The maxi- mum valid cylinder and head numbers (XXXX and yy) vary according to the capacity of the hard disk.
To cancel this operation, press Enter without entering a value. You see this message:
Table unchanged.
If you enter an invalid cylinder or head number, a reminder of the range of values appears and the program asks you to enter the value again. When you complete a valid entry, it appears in the table, and you can select another command.
If you make a mistake, move the cursor block to the incorrect track, and press C to alter the track data. Or you can press D to remove the track from the table. Change the track data just like you add a track.
Once you complete editing, check the entries in the table once more. When you are sure the table is correct, press F.
The program displays a warning about the consequences of proceeding with formatting, and the remaining steps are exactly the same as for a normal conditional format.
Destructive Surface Analysis
Use this option to accurately locate any bad tracks on a hard disk, and to flag any bad tracks that are not flagged.
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