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Additional DOS Utilities
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6.6 Additional DOS Utilities
This section provides information concerning four utilities and includes
these topics:
•
Section 6.6.1, “Using the Low-Level Format Utility,” page 6-23
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Section 6.6.2, “Using the DOS Configuration Utility,” page 6-26
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Section 6.6.3, “Using the DOS Verify Utility,” page 6-28
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Section 6.6.4, “Host Adapter Flash Utility,” page 6-29
6.6.1 Using the Low-Level Format Utility
The SDMS Software Device Driver and Utilities CD-ROM contains the
SCSI Low-level Format Utility (
ASPIFMT.EXE
) in this directory:
{CD-ROM DRIVE LETTER}:\UTILITY\DOS
6.6.1.1 Features
The SCSI Low-level Utility supports these features:
•
Works with any ASPI-compatible host adapter
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Provides a GUI
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Multiple adapter/drive selection
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Multiple LUNs
•
Wide (16-bit) SCSI
•
Provides automatic error retry
•
Provides on-screen display of time elapsed
6.6.1.2 Description
This utility allows you to low-level format SCSI hard disk drives that are
connected to LSI Logic PCI to SCSI host adapters. It provides a friendly
GUI, and help is available for any decision screen by pressing F1 or
selecting Help in the window.
Important:
The
ASPIFMT
utility requires at least a VGA compatible
monitor to display this utility.