When you complete a valid entry, it appears in the table and you can add the next bad track, if necessary.
If you make a mistake, move the cursor block to the incorrect track and press [cl to change the track data or press [Dl to delete the track from the table. Change the track data in the same way as you add a track.
The maximum valid cylinder number and head number (nnnn and nn) vary according to the capacity of the hard disk. If you enter an invalid cylinder or head number, a reminder of the range of values appears and the program asks you to enter the value again.
When you finish adding all the bad tracks, press m without typing a value. Then check the entries in the defective track table. When you are sure the table is correct, press m. The program displays a warning about the consequences of proceeding with formatting, as described in the next section.
Formatting the DiskWhen you are ready to start formatting the disk, you see the following warning:
WARNING! ALL DATA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ALL PARTITIONS OF HARD DISK, NOT JUST IN
Do you want to start formatting ? (Y/N)
If you are not sure you want to format the hard disk, select N. If you are sure, select Y. The program gives you one more chance to cancel:
DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE BACKUP DISKETTE COPIES OF ALL YOUR FILES.
Do you want to exit and check your file copies ? (Y/N)
A - 8 Physically Formatting a Hard Disk