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The cache of the ICD Hard Disk Driver, used by both the read cache and the write cache, is divided into cache blocks. Each of these cache blocks is used for a separate cache operation. The size of the cache blocks determines the minimum number of sectors that will be read for any read operation and that will be saved before a physical write unless the delay expires as described in Write Caching . Increasing the block size will decrease drive access time to a point, though the benefits will...
The ICD Hard Disk Formatter
If you have purchased a FA ST Hard Drive assembled by ICD, then it is already formatted and ready to use. However, if you have assembled the hard drive from a kit, you will need to format the drive before it can be used. The ICD Hard Disk Formatter program will allow you to physically format the drive and set up the partitions. If you just wish to change the partitions on the drive, you can do so with this program. Simply skip the Formatting section. If you have a printer, make sure it is...
Adscsi Micro St
The ICD AdSCSI ST, Ail SCSI Plus ST, and AdSCSI Micro ST host adapters allows hard drive systems to be connected to Atari ST and Mega computers. The ICD AdSCSI ST series host adapters and software provide unique advanced features. Hard drive systems based on these host adapters will give you fast, reliable, and convenient access to large amounts of data for your computer system. hi addition to providing state-of-the-art hardware design, all ICD AdSCSI ST host adapters come with the most...
The ICD Hard Disk Utilities Program
The ICD Hard Disk Utilities program performs three functions it allows you to easily set or clear the auto-boot status of your hard drive, clear one or more partitions, map out bad sectors on the drive, and configure the ICD Hard Disk Driver. Run the ICD Hard Disk Utilities program by opening the ICD Host Adapter Disk and double-clicking on HDUT1L.PRG. You will see the main menu Figure 6-1 . From this menu click on the function you wish to perform. Note The screens in this chapter were taken...
Important Warranty Information Limited Warranty
ICI , Inc. warrants lo Ihe original consumer purchaser lhal these 1CF , Inc. Personal Computer Products not including computer programs shall be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days for diskettes and tapes and one year for Ihe FA-ST Tape Drive System from Ihe date of purchase. If any such defccl is discovered within the warranty period, ICI , Inc.'s sole obligation will be lo repair or replace, at its election, the Computer Product free of charge on receipl of Ihe...
Using Your Hard Drive
Note It is assumed in this chapter that your hard drive is already assembled and formatted. If not, see the chapter on assembly and the chapters The 1CD Disk Formatter and The Hard Disk Utilities Program before reading this chapter. Connecting your hard drive to your Atari ST or Mega computer is very easy. You may place it anywhere the cable will reach. Longer cables are not recommended. Once you have positioned the hard drive where you want it and have made sure that everything is turned off,...
Chapter Sub
The following is a list of the components you will need to build a hard drive system for your Atari ST or Mega computer. All of these except the drive mechanism are available from ICD either individually or as complete kits. This allows your computer to communicate with SCSI devices. You will need an ST506 412 compatible drive or an embedded SCSI drive. If using an ST506 412 compatible drive, you will need a compatible SCSI hard drive controller. This is not the type of controller normally...