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5.3.3 Format Selection Menu
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1 - CONDITIONAL FORMAT
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2 - UNCONDITIONAL FORMAT
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3 - SURFACE ANALYSIS
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9 - RETURN TO FIXED DISK MENU
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1 - CONDITIONAL FORMAT:
except for any known defective sectors.
2 - UNCONDITIONAL FORMAT:
sectors you specify.
Warning:
Before selecting the unconditional format, always perform
read-verify with the printer powered-on to list known defective tracks.
You will be prompted to re-enter this information during the unconditional
format.
3 - SURFACE ANALYSIS:
data pattern to detect any defective tracks.
9 - RETURN TO FIXED DISK MENU:
Formatting Procedure:
format it as follows:
Warning:
Formatting results in a complete loss of data on the fixed disk
drive.
Have the customer backup all information on the fixed disk drive,
if possible, before proceeding further.
1.
Power-off the system.
securely connected.
2.
Insert the Advanced Diagnostics diskette into drive A.
3.
Power-on the system.
4.
Press 0 (SYSTEM CHECKOUT); then press Enter.
5.
Depending on the options installed in the system, questions about
attached devices are displayed on the screen.
then press Enter.
6.
Press Y (IS THE LIST CORRECT (Y/N)?); then press Enter.
is incorrect, follow the instructions on the screen to correct the
list before answering Yes.
7.
Press 0 (RUN TESTS ONE TIME); then press Enter.
8.
Type 17 (FIXED DISK DRIVE); then press Enter.
9.
Press 7 (FORMAT MENU); then press Enter.
10. Type 1, C; then press Enter.
11. Press Y or N (ALL DEFECTS WILL BE SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY, THEY CAN ALSO
BE PRINTED ON LPT1.
12. Press Y (DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE (Y/N)?); then press Enter.
13. If you were instructed to perform an UNCONDITIONAL FORMAT, follow the
instructions on the screen.
HMR Diagnostics for Non Micro Channel
Format Selection Menu
Scans for any defective sectors, then formats,
Formats all sectors, except for any defective
Scans by writing, reading, and comparing a unique
Returns to the Fixed Disk Diagnostic menu.
Before replacing a failing fixed disk drive, try to
Check that the fixed disk drive cable is
IS A HARD COPY NEEDED?); then press Enter.
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