Hard Disk Low Level Format (9552)

  The following procedure causes permanent loss of the data on the hard disk. Make sure that a backup of all the information on the hard disk is made.

1.  Power-off the computer.
2.  Insert the backup copy of the Reference Diskette into the diskette  drive.
3.  Power-on the computer.
4.  Proceed to the Main Menu. Press Ctrl+A  to display the Advanced Diagnostic Menu.
5.  Select Format the hard disk and follow the instructions  on the screen to perform a low level format of the hard disk.
6.  After the hard disk format is completed, power-off the computer.
7.  Restore the system partition.
8.  Reinstall the operating system.