low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. if there is data you want to save, back up the hard disk before performing this procedure. complete the following steps to format a drive.

    before you format a scsi hard disk, make sure that it is not part of a mirrored pair. from the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive to format. select mirroring properties and make sure the mirroring value for the drive is set to none.

    1. from the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive to format.

    2. select device properties.

    3. use the arrow keys (↑ or ↓) to highlight the drive to format.

    4. use the arrow keys (← or →) or the end key to scroll to the right.

    5. select the format; then, press enter to begin the low-level formatting operation.