Clean Install of OS3.9

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Tried to remap bad blocks with FaaastPrep

Don't use FaaastPrep.  For anything.  Just drag it into the trashcan and forget you ever heard its name.  Don't let that software ever darken your Miggy's door, ever again.  

Use HDToolbox or if you're feeling really daring, HDInstTools.

Also, update your GVP to the latest version of the ROM.  You can usually find these on Ebay, or burn yourself with the code from here.

[madgrizzle]

Yes sir!  It was the only thing that would recognize the drive but through some searching this morning I found out how to get HDToolbox to recognize it (take pity on me, it's been a very long time since I've done anything with the Amiga).

The card reports v3.15 (IIRC).. My card is labeled GVP 2000-30/RAM16 (IIRC).. I assume that's a Series II if I were to believe:

http://amiga.resource.cx/photos/gforce2030,4

Card looks the same but mine is missing what I would describe as the RF shield.