In message <51ea033360chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Chris Johnson <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Have been doing a few more tests. > 1. Plugged a RISC OS formatted drive in a usb external enclosure in > and that works fine over an extended period. It never spins down > though, which process appears to cause the problem for the internal > drive. > 2. Plugged in an unused Seagate usb external drive (300 GB). Writing > and reading via Fat32fs are fine. This drive does automatically spin > down after a few minutes of inactivity, and does wake itself up again > when accessed subsequently. Thus this drive appears fine. > The problem persists with the internal 250 GB fat formatted drive. Probably best to take this off-list, as it sounds like a problem with either the drive or the adapter. I'll contact you privately about resolving this. Andrew -- R-Comp 22 Robert Moffat, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6PS Tel: 01925 755043 Fax: 01925 757377 http://www.rcomp.co.uk --- To alter your preferences or leave the group, visit //www.freelists.org/list/armini-support List-related queries to support@xxxxxxxxxxxx