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How do I perform a Low Level Format on a SCSI disc drive?

1. Download and install SeaTools_enterprise software.  Use SCSIMax for Maxtor or Quantum SCSI drives.
2. Click START | PROGRAMS | SEATOOLS ENTERPRISE to run the program. It will scan any SCSI device(s) installed in the system.
3. Highlight the drive you would like to format.
4. Click VIEW | ADVANCED. This will take you to the "Advanced Menu" of the software.
5. Click ADVANCED | FORMAT. This will bring you to another screen. Click the "Format" tab.
6. Click the "Format Now" button.

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MHDD is the most popular freeware application for low-level HDD diagnostics.

Interfaces Supported:
MHDD supports these interfaces: IDE, Serial ATA, SCSI. Also there is a possibility to access an USB storage, there are drivers for emulation (USB->SCSI).

What can MHDD do?
This software can make precise diagnostic of the mechanical part of a drive, view SMART attributes, perform Low-level format, bad sector repair, different tests and tens of other functions.

Platform:

· Intel Pentium or higher CPU
· 4 megabytes of RAM
· DR-DOS, MSDOS version 6.22 and higher
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