IBM Aptiva 2144, Hardware Maintenance Service

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Formatting a Hard Disk
Hard disks normally contain tracks in excess of their stated capacity to allow
for defective tracks. The user is notified by a diagnostic message when the
defect limit has been reached and service is recommended.
The Advanced Diagnostics Format utility is different from the operating
system format program. Before the customer can transfer information from
the backup diskettes to the hard disk, the hard disk must be formatted using
the operating system format program. Have the customer refer to the
operating system manual for a description of the hard disk preparation
commands.
Warning: All data on the selected hard disk is destroyed during a format
operation or surface analysis.
Format Utility
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FORMAT SELECTION MENU
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1 - CONDITIONAL FORMAT
2 - UNCONDITIONAL FORMAT
3 - SURFACE ANALYSIS
9 - RETURN TO HARD DISK MENU
FOR OPTION 9
TYPE '9' AND PRESS 'ENTER'
FOR OTHER OPTIONS (1 THRU 5)
TYPE THE OPTION NUMBER,
DRIVE ID (1,C), AND PRESS 'ENTER'
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1 - CONDITIONAL FORMAT: The hard disk is scanned for any defective
tracks, then formatted (except for any known defective tracks).
2 - UNCONDITIONAL FORMAT: The hard disk is formatted, except for any
defective tracks that you specify.
3 - SURFACE ANALYSIS: Scans the hard disk by writing, reading, and
comparing a unique data pattern to detect any defective tracks.
9 - RETURN TO HARD DISK MENU: Returns to the Hard Disk menu.
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