Using the SCSISelect Utility Program
Using the Low-Level Format Program
On non-disk array models, you can format your hard disk using the
Low-Level Format feature of the SCSISelect Utility program.
Depending on the hard disk capacity, the Low-Level Format
program could take up to two hours.
Note: For disk-array models, you must use the programs provided
on the ServeRAID Adapter Configuration Diskette to format
your hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the
Disk Array” on page 71 for instructions.
When To Use the Low-Level Format Program
Use the Low-Level Format program:
When you are installing software that requires a low-level
format
When you get recurring messages from the diagnostic tests
directing you to run the Low-Level Format program on the hard
disk
As a last resort before replacing a failing hard disk drive
Note: For information about backing up all of your files, see your
operating-system documentation.
Starting the Low-Level Format Program
Attention
: The Low-Level Format program erases all data and
programs.
1. If the hard disk is working, make a backup copy of all the files
and programs on the hard disk.
2. Select Format disk from the SCSISelect Disk Utilities menu; then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: Hard disks normally contain more tracks than their stated
capacity (to allow for defective tracks). A message
appears on the screen if the defect limit is reached. If this
happens, have the system serviced.
3. To install an operating system, refer to the README file in Start
Here
on the ServerGuide Main CD.
Chapter 5. Configuring Your Server
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Summary of Contents for PC Server 520
Page 1: ...PC Server 520 User s Handbook for PCI Micro Channel IBM...
Page 86: ...Installation Checklist 70 PC Server 520 User s Handbook for PCI Micro Channel...
Page 146: ...Using the Mini Configuration Program 130 PC Server 520 User s Handbook for PCI Micro Channel...
Page 190: ...Using the SCSISelect Utility Program 174 PC Server 520 User s Handbook for PCI Micro Channel...
Page 385: ...Installing Additional Test Programs 207 CMD 3 Chapter 7 Solving Problems 369...
Page 438: ...IBM Part Number 78H6336 Printed in U S A May 1996 78H6336...
