to complete the process, and shut down the PC.

4.4Using the Secure Erase Utility

IMPORTANT: The following section assumes that the Secure Erase Utility has been properly installed. Before proceeding, be sure to successfully complete the entire Secure Erase Utility installation process as instructed in the section beginning on page 35.

Starting DOS SSD Application

Warning: The Secure Erase Utility will execute only in IDE/ATA or AHCI mode. Please check your BIOS settings.

Follow the steps below:

1.Configure the USB Flash Drive as a primary booting device in the BIOS.

NOTE: If you are not sure how to set up your computer BIOS, please check the user manual of your computer system or motherboard.

2. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from the USB Memory device.

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