5.using the format utility named frfmtw9x.exe – Ratoc Systems CBFW3 User Manual

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8-5.Using the format utility named FRFMTW9X.EXE

You can format a 1394 storage device such as a HDD, Zip, MO with format utility named

FRFMTW9X.EXE. This utility is included in the CBFW3 CD-ROM. This FRFMTW9X.EXE

runs only on Windows 98SE, Windows Me. If you want to format a 1394 storage device on

Windows 2000, refer to 8-6.Formatting media on Windows 2000.

(Caution)

You can not format a CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-RAM.

Follow the steps to format a 1394 storage drive:

1.Make sure a 1394 storage device is connected and powered on.

2.If the device is a removable drive and a media is not inserted, insert a media.

3.Insert the CBFW3 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

4.Open [My Computer] and double click the CD-ROM drive icon.

Double click the FRFMTW9X folder and FRFMTW9X.EXE file.

(Caution)

The drive list window shows all the devices connected to USB, SCSI port on your PC.

Be sure to select the drive connected to the CBFW3.

5.You will see the window below and select the drive you want to format.

And click the [Select] button.

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