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v Follow instructions on screen.
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.
v Press F3 to activate the log file.
v Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or F2 to print the file.
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 backup copy of the files on the drive to
be formatted.
Use the Low-Level Format program in the following situations:
v When you are installing software that requires a low-level format.
v When you get recurring messages from the test programs directing you to run
the Low-Level Format program on the hard disk.
v 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 the operating system. (The
commands vary with the operating system. Refer to the operating system
manual for instructions.)
2. Format the hard disk using the operating system. (The commands vary with
the operating system. Refer to the operating system manual for instructions.)
3. Install the operating system.
You are now ready to restore the files.
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