The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following:
v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase.
v Provides a DOS utility that writes random data to all sectors of the hard drive.
v Provides an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of
completion status.
v Provides messages that warn the user about non-recoverable process.
Important: Make sure that all data is backed up before using the Quick or Full Erase
functions.
To select the Quick Erase or Full Erase Hard Drive utility, use the following
procedure:
1. Select the UTILITY option on the toolbar and press Enter.
2. Select either the QUICK ERASE or FULL ERASE HARD DISK option and
follow the instructions.
Viewing the test log
Errors reported by the diagnostic test will be displayed by the program as a failed
test.
To view details of a failure or to view a list of test results, use the following
procedure from any test category screen:
1. Press F3 to activate the log file.
2. Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or press F2 to print the file.
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