Hard Drive Bible - Martin Bodo - Hardcover - 7th ed

THE HARD DRIVE BIBLE is the definitive reference book for anyone who deals with personal computer data storage devices of any kind. This comprehensive work covers installations, drive parameters & set-up information for thousands of Hard Disk, Optical, DAT Tape, & CD-ROM Drives. A concise history of data storage devices is followed by the most expansive compilation of technical data offered to the public today. Specifications, drawings, charts & photos cover jumper settings, cabling, partitioning & formatting of disk drives. SCSI commands & protocols are addressed in addition to chapters revealing the intricacies of different interface standards & common troubleshooting procedures. THE HARD DRIVE BIBLE contains the answers to anyone's questions concerning the purchase, installation & use of modern digital data storage devices. The difficulties caused by compatability mismatches are addressed & solutions are offered. Also featured are controller card information & performance ratings as well as valuable tips on increasing drive performance & reliability through software. THE HARD DRIVE BIBLE is published by Corporate Systems Center, one of the leaders in the digital data storage device field. A 3.5" floppy disk included with the book carries CSC's drive performance test software & formatting tools.Bodo, Martin is the author of 'Hard Drive Bible - Martin Bodo - Hardcover - 7th ed' with ISBN 9780964150300 and ISBN 0964150301.