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The UltimateBootCD is a tool every [H]'er should have. There are numerous hard disk and file system diagnostic/recovery tools on it. If the UBCD does not solve your problem, it will at least get you to the bottom of it. There is a version designed with more powerful Windows tools on it, here. - DL
INF Requirements for 64-bit Systems
Advanced HDD Issues Open
our reference section linkfarm,
extensive information the answer is here somewhere
[thread=921544]Hard Drive model numbers deciphered[/thread] Locked
If you're looking at a dead drive's label and want to know what exactly it is, or are having trouble telling SKUs apart before you buy, look here. - DL
Benchmark Databases
Requirements to break the 137GB Barrier Open
Cant see all of your new HDD's space? look here
Corruption101 Locked
There are about 101 ways to corrupt your data
this is a troubleshoot FAQ and containg cautionary info
everyone should be aware of
[thread=952998]What RAID can and cannot do[/thread] Open
RAID is a powerful tool to protect uptime and availability, but it has some serious limitations that must be considered and understood before being implemented. Read on to learn about those limitations. - DL
WARNING: SATA Cautions Open
created this after pimping SATA for half a year as a superior standard for reliable data transfer, but the actual implementation as it currently stands may have some issues.
[thread=921565]More SATA Pitfalls[/thread] Open
This thread helps cut through the FUD surrounding the raft of next generation SATA features and why "SATA-II" doesn't mean all it's cracked up to be by marketing people. - DL
Partitioning and Optimizing Tutorial Locked
a work in progress
As the Disk Spins @ Lost Circuits Locked
If you want to understand how a HDD works, and the performance metrics that matter, read this series
SCSI & Fibre Channel-AL FAQ Open
a mish mash of links and information that we hope to sort out soon
DVD Burner Guide, Optical Drive Flashing + Media FAQ Open
another composite of FAQs that will be brokn out into seperate FAQs soon
Most Popular Questions
I removed my old HDD now I cant boot into the new one
Q. My HDD clicks Locked
Q. Freezer Trick Locked
1001325
Optical Drives
Optical Drive Flashing FAQ Locked
Optical Media FAQ Locked
INF Requirements for 64-bit Systems
Advanced HDD Issues Open
our reference section linkfarm,
extensive information the answer is here somewhere
[thread=921544]Hard Drive model numbers deciphered[/thread] Locked
If you're looking at a dead drive's label and want to know what exactly it is, or are having trouble telling SKUs apart before you buy, look here. - DL
Benchmark Databases
Requirements to break the 137GB Barrier Open
Cant see all of your new HDD's space? look here
Corruption101 Locked
There are about 101 ways to corrupt your data
this is a troubleshoot FAQ and containg cautionary info
everyone should be aware of
[thread=952998]What RAID can and cannot do[/thread] Open
RAID is a powerful tool to protect uptime and availability, but it has some serious limitations that must be considered and understood before being implemented. Read on to learn about those limitations. - DL
WARNING: SATA Cautions Open
created this after pimping SATA for half a year as a superior standard for reliable data transfer, but the actual implementation as it currently stands may have some issues.
[thread=921565]More SATA Pitfalls[/thread] Open
This thread helps cut through the FUD surrounding the raft of next generation SATA features and why "SATA-II" doesn't mean all it's cracked up to be by marketing people. - DL
Partitioning and Optimizing Tutorial Locked
a work in progress
As the Disk Spins @ Lost Circuits Locked
If you want to understand how a HDD works, and the performance metrics that matter, read this series
SCSI & Fibre Channel-AL FAQ Open
a mish mash of links and information that we hope to sort out soon
DVD Burner Guide, Optical Drive Flashing + Media FAQ Open
another composite of FAQs that will be brokn out into seperate FAQs soon
Most Popular Questions
I removed my old HDD now I cant boot into the new one
Q. My HDD clicks Locked
Q. Freezer Trick Locked
1001325
Optical Drives
Optical Drive Flashing FAQ Locked
Optical Media FAQ Locked