IBM A40I TYPE 2271 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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You can run the Start SMART Hard Disk Test and then continue with otherdiagnostic tests before running the Hard Drive Self-Test Results.Quick and Full erase - hard driveDiagnostics offer two hard drive format utilities:v Quick Erase Hard Drivev Full Erase Hard DriveThe Quick Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the followingsteps.v Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard drive.v Destroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master andbackup).v Destroys the partition table.v Provides messages that warn the user that this is a non-recoverable process.The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the followingsteps.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 Provide an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation ofcompletion 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 Erasefunctions.To select the Quick Erase or Full Erase Hard Drive utility, use the followingprocedure.1. Select the UTILITY option on the toolbar and press Enter.2. Select either the QUICK ERASE or FULL ERASE HARD DISK option andfollow the instructions.Iomega Zip drive testUse the Iomega Zip Drive Test to test the Zip drive and the drive interface. Thetest takes about 20 seconds to run.The default tests the following:v Controllerv Max Seek (50 times)v Random Seek (300 sectors)Asset EEPROM backupWhen replacing a system board, this utility allows the backup of all Assetinformation from the EEPROM to diskette. This utility also restores data to theEEPROM from diskette after replacement of the system board.To run this utility, use the following procedure.v Select Utilityv Select Asset EEPROM Backup12 Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer