Cause
Actions
The boot sector on the
start-up drive is corrupted.
The drive must be
formatted, do the following:
1. Attempt to access and
recover (back-up) the
failing hard disk drive.
2. Using the operating
systems programs,
format the hard disk
drive.
3. Go to “Preparing the
hard disk drive for use”
on page 246.
The drive is defective.
Replace the hard disk drive.
When to use the Low-Level Format
program
Notes
1. The low-level format is not available on all
diagnostic diskettes.
2. Before formatting the hard disk drive, make a
back-up copy of the files on the drive to be
formatted.
Use the Low-Level Format program:
When you are installing software that requires a
low-level format
When you get recurring messages from the test
programs directing you to run the Low-Level Format
program on the hard disk
As a last resort before replacing a hard disk drive
Preparing the hard disk drive for use
When the Low-Level Format program is finished, restore to
the hard disk all the files that you previously backed up.
1. Partition the remainder of the hard disk for your
operating system. (The commands vary with the
operating system. Refer to your operating-system
manual for instructions.)
2. Format the hard disk using your operating system.
(The commands vary with the operating system.
Refer to your operating-system manual for
instructions.)
3. Install the operating system.
You are now ready to restore the files.
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