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If this choice appears on the SCSISelect menu, select this choice to perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive. Depending on the hard disk drive capacity, the Low-Level Format program could take up to 2 hours.

Use the Low-Level Format program:

–When you are installing software that requires a low-level format

–When you get recurring messages from the diagnostic tests directing you to run the Low-Level Format program on the hard disk drive

–As a last resort before replacing a failing hard disk drive

Note: If your server has a PCI RAID adapter installed, see the RAID adapter documentation for instructions for performing low-level formats on hard disk drives attached to the adapter.

To start the Low-Level Format program:

1.If the hard disk drive is working, make a backup copy of all the files and programs on the hard disk. (See your operating-system information for instructions.)

2.Select Format Disk; then, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: A hard disk typically contains more tracks than its stated capacity (to allow for defective tracks). A message appears on the screen if the defect limit is reached. If this happens, replace the hard disk drive.

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Contents Users Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Iv IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not Viii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Statement IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety Xii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Related publications Features and specifications Features and specificationsWhat your server offers Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Reliability, availability, and serviceability Server controls and indicators Front viewTower and rack models IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Rear view Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server Standby mode Configuring your server Configuration/Setup UtilitySCSISelect Utility program ServerGuide CDUsing the Configuration/Setup Utility program Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility programSystem Summary Power-on Password Administrator PasswordSystem Information Product DataAdvanced Setup Start OptionsSystem Partition Visibility Memory Settings Integrated System Management Processor SettingsError Logs Core Chipset ControlAdditional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices Using passwords Power-on passwordUsing the SCSISelect utility program Starting the SCSISelect utility programChoices available from the SCSISelect menu IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Using the ServerGuide CD Features at a glance Following is a summary of ServerGuide featuresSetup and configuration overview Typical NOS installation Setting up or updating multiple serversSystem Partition Installing your NOS without ServerGuide IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you callSoftware service and support Hardware service and support Appendix B. Warranty information Warranty periodProblem determination Warranty service and support Checking softwareInternational Warranty Service Purchasing additional servicesWarranties of ANY Kind Appendix B. Warranty information Part 2 Country-unique Terms Americas BrazilCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Egypt Italy IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Appendix C. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Taiwanese Class a warning statementAppendix C. Notices IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Index Scsi Page IBM