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To run Low Level Format
1.
In the Advanced Operation screen, use the arrow key to select a disk and
press <Enter> or <Space>. The Advanced Menu appears. Select Low Level
Format and press <Enter>.
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
[Selection]
Select Device For Advanced Operation
[Physical Disks]
ID Port Disk Name
0 0
1 1
ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit
The Low Level Format feature supports SAS HDDs only.
2.
Press <Y> after the confirmation screen appears.
You cannot recover lost data if you run low level format on the selected disk.
Make sure you back up important data before running low level format.
3.
The utility runs low level format on the selected disk. DO NOT reset the
computer or shut down the power during the operation.
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2007 Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
[Selection]
Select Device For Advanced Operation
[Physical Disks]
ID Port Disk Name
0 0
1 1
Formatting.... (DO NOT RESET or POWER DOWN!)
4.
When completed, press <ESC> to return to the Advanced Operation screen.
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[ Devices ]
[Controller]
SAS : ST336754SS
SAS : ST336754SS
[Controller]
[ Devices ]
SAS : ST336754SS
SAS : ST336754SS
Progress
Mode Name:
SAS : ST336754SS
Duration:
00:05:17
26%
[ RAID ]
Advanced Menu
Size
Max Speed
Disk Verify
36.7GB SAS 3.0
36.7GB SAS 3.0
Low Level Format
[ RAID ]
Advanced Menu
Size
Max Speed
Disk Verify
36.7GB SAS 3.0
Low Level Format
36.7GB SAS 3.0
Chapter 2: Getting started
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