Intel SRCU31 user manual Custom Configuration Format Disks

Advanced Installation Steps

2.3.4.2Format Disks

Figure 2-12. Custom Configuration - Format Disks

Intel(R) Integrated RAID - RAID Configuration Utility Version 4.05

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Select the disks to format:

Disk ID		Size(MB)	Select?
-------		--------	-------
0:0		4291
0:1		4291
0:2		4291	X
0:3		4291	X
	0:4	4291	X

SUBMIT

Arrow Keys to Highlight, ENTER to Select.

Esc for previous menu

This feature allows the user to low-level format the selected disk(s). The user must double-confirm the request before the transaction begins. The user also has the opportunity to cancel the operation before any action is taken.

To format a disk, follow the procedure below.

1.From the main menu select Custom Configuration and press Enter.

2.Select Format Disks and press Enter.

3.Select disk(s) to format by highlighting them with the arrow keys and pressing Enter to mark the disk(s) to be formatted. See Figure 2-12.

4.An X will appear under the Select column next to the disk. Disks are identified by channel # and then SCSI ID #.

5.Select Submit, press Enter to confirm the selection.

6.Select Yes at the first confirmation prompt, then Yes at the 2nd confirmation prompt to begin formatting the disk(s). You may cancel your action to format the disk(s) at anytime before pressing Enter at the 2nd confirmation screen.

7.Once the disk(s) begins to be formatted, a message appears stating the disk(s) is being formatted. After completion, a message appears confirming the format is complete. Press any key to return to the Custom Configuration screen.

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