Appendix C: Software Installation
C-17
You can choose from the following options:
1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to
the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not
need to be low-level formatted again.
(*Caution: Formatting destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up your data
before performing this operation.)
2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.
To Exit Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility
1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press ESC to exit. The
following screen will appear.
2. Press Yes to exit the Utility.
(*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to the
Adaptec User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can
also download a copy of the Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at:
www. supermicro.com.)