vFollow instructions on screen.
Viewing the test log
Errors reported by the diagnostic test will be displayed by the program as a failed test.
To view details of a failure or to view a list of test results, use the following procedure from any test category screen.
vPress F3 to activate the log file.
vPress F3 again to save the file to diskette or F2 to print the file.
When to use the Low-Level Format program
Notes:
1.The
2.Before formatting the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of the files on the drive to be formatted.
Use the
vWhen you are installing software that requires a
vWhen you get recurring messages from the test programs directing you to run the
vAs a last resort before replacing a hard disk drive.
Preparing the hard disk drive for use
When the
1.Partition the remainder of the hard disk for the operating system. (The commands vary with the operating system. Refer to the operating system manual for instructions.)
2.Format the hard disk using the operating system. (The commands vary with the operating system. Refer to the operating system manual for instructions.)
3.Install the operating system.
You are now ready to restore the files.
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