Formatting HDD

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Formatting HDD
HDD Format Overview
The following 2 types of formatting methods are available with this machine:
ALL: To initialize the entire HDD
In the case of installing the HDD provided as a service part (a new HDD).
In the case of cleaning the entire software and data in the HDD to reinstall the system software.
All the user data and MEAP application in the HDD is deleted when executing Format ALL with the machine in use; therefore, be sure to obtain agreement from the user to execute Format ALL.
BOOTDEV: to format the system software storage area on HDD.
In the case of normal upgrading by cleaning the storage area of the system software to reinstall the system software, HDD formatting is not required.
User data is not erased.
After formatting, this machine cannot be started unless the system software is downloaded.
When Format ALL is executed, initialization process is reflected to the HDD so that this machine is automatically restarted to automatically enter download mode. In the case of formatting BOOTDEV, the machine is not automatically restarted, but the system software can be downloaded.
After formatting is executed, be sure to download the system software by “[1]: Upgrade (AUTO)” in main menu.
[4]: Format HDD
This mode executes formatting of BOOTDEV partition or the entire HDD.
Operation procedure
1) Enter download mode.
2) Connect the USB memory storage device to the USB port.
3) Press the key on the Control Panel.
[4] -> [0]: To execute formating /Any key other than [0] key: To return to the menu screen.
4) Press the key on the Control Panel.
[1] -> [0]: To execute formatting BOOTDEV/Any key other than [0]: To return to the menu screen.
[2] -> [0]: To execute formatting the entire HDD/Any key other than [0]: To return to the menu screen.
[C]: To return to the menu screen.
Once downloading is complete, a message is displayed to encourage pressing the “Reset” key.
5) Press any key to return to the menu screen.
6) Download the system software.
Refer to “Separate Download” for details.