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To: Zeuspaul who wrote (5064)	1/15/1999 10:54:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 14778

Then use the label option to give the volume a name ORG98 for example or 15JAN99(8 letters or numbers) Actually I do not like the above naming scheme. Once I tried something similar for some record files. I tried encrypting some meaning in the file name. Over time it proved to be a bad idea. I switched to a sequential numbering system and it proved to be much easier to maintain. I started my new system with my last Drive Image backup. I named the file 1001.pqi. The next Drive Image file will be 1002.pqi. I started a spread sheet with the file number and then a brief description. For example 'Win98 backup before Corel Draw 8 install'. Zeuspaul ps Clarence, your original understanding of Spot's post was correct. He is not talking about a complete backup of NT. Sometimes NT crashes but it is related to configuration issues. For example you install a new video driver and then all you see is a blue screen when you boot. Most of the files on the NT drive are still good but you have lost the ability to access them. The first line of defense is the working NT operating system on your second drive. You will be able to access the files on the first NT drive and you may be able to fix what you screwed up.

To: Zeuspaul who wrote (5064)	1/15/1999 11:24:00 PM
From: Spots	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14778

ZP, your points are good. I mildly disagree, but only mildly. The disagreement is that Clarence now has a clearly mapped path on which to proceed with small repercussions if it fails. The PM learning curve is an added complication at this point, though I agree worthwhile in the long run. I recommended NT disk manager specifically because it's within the current envelope and doesn't require anything else. I would say it may well be equally as valid to proceed the way you state, but I don't know the ins and outs of that so can't recommend for or against. That's why I disagree only mildly. Still, if I were in Clarence's shoes, I'd go the way I suggested because it introduces fewer variables. That, of course, is why I recommended it <gg>. Yes, I have muscled enough OSs up out of their own ashes to have some confidence in my ability to do it. It also gives me some confidence in my ability to recommend a course of action. I also will admit I am often wrong. I return to my first statement: Hey, Clarence, it's your weapon. Pull the trigger when ready. <G> I guess I should add, point it where you think most effective <GGG>. Spots

To: Zeuspaul who wrote (5064)	1/15/1999 11:42:00 PM
From: Clarence Dodge	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 14778

zp Good stuff I am proposing a backup of the original Win98 install coupled with some Partition Magic experience. I would feel more comfortable if you had a backup of your original installations. Right...a backup and DI of NT on the 98 drive plus a backup and DI of 98 on the NT drive. The knowledge to fix the little things that go awry and the ability to hit it with a sledge hammer to get it working again. Nicely put........ three boxes arrived today! Your building a new box too? Wow I have missed alot. Thats great:-) Dave (awhile back),Spots, Sean and now ZP. This thread is smokin..... the AOPEN onboard SCSI mobo..found the boot target ID yet There's Boot Sequence, of course, in BIOS where SCSI is one of the boot options. I haven't looked any further yet into the SCSI functionalities but Adaptec emailed me that boot target ID was supported on the adapter used here. Where would i look for boot target ID? Should I select a SCSI boot from BIOS and see what happens without any SCSI devices? I'll try to find it tomorrow. This mobo has many features that I expect I'll be exploring for the life of the board. The only feature missing that the BH6 has, and I decided I didn't need, is the ability to manipulate cpu voltage although it supports up to 3.5v. Clarence

To: Zeuspaul who wrote (5064)	1/16/1999 11:04:00 AM
From: Clarence Dodge	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14778

ZP found the boot target Yep..its available during the boot process, not in Bios Setup. The SCSI adapter gets enabled in BIOS setup. Then the option to enter SCSI SelectUtility is presented during bootprocess and the different SCSI ID numbers can be arranged here to what you want to be seen first. So far I've found special Aopen utility programs for hardware monitoring, Flash BIOS updates, and now for boot target ID. I'm quite pleased,in my naieve way, with this mobo. Have you purchased the Abit board yet? For my own selfish reasons,if you went with the Aopen I think both of us would be happy with your choice. Someone mentioned the larger support base for the Abit. Aopen runs 2 newsgroups for online support of all their products. Which are numerous, so you have to sort thru many messages and pick out those relavant to the mobo. One group is monitored by Aopen tech support and they will respond to specific questions. The other group is strictly users but appears to be well utilized. Clarence