Sony PlayStation 2 - Manual (Page 31)

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Formatting the HDD
You can use the Format HDD utility when errors remain on the HDD, even after
using the Diagnose and Repair HDD utility (page 30) or the Install HDD Software
utility (page 32). This utility can also be used if you want to restore the HDD to its
initial state by deleting all data and PlayStation
® 2 format software stored on it. The
Format HDD utility will reformat the HDD, and then re-install the HDD software
(HDD compatible browser, additional system configuration settings and CD Player
software).
Caution
If you use this utility, all data and software stored on the HDD will be deleted.
1
Start HDD Utility Disc (ver 1.10).
The opening screen will appear. Then, after several seconds, the Basic Operations
screen will appear.
2
At the Basic Operations screen, press the
× (Enter) button.
The Utilities menu will appear.
3
Select “Format HDD,” and then press the × button.
4
Proceed with the utility according to the on-screen instructions.
The current status will appear on the screen while the utility is in use.
When the operation is completed, remove HDD Utility Disc (ver 1.10), and store it
in a safe place for future use.
Notes
• Check that the HDD unit is properly installed in your PlayStation ® 2 console. If the HDD unit
is not properly installed, the software installation could fail, resulting in damage to the
contents of the HDD.
• To help prevent software or data loss or corruption during installation:
– do not open the disc tray
– do not turn off the PlayStation
® 2 console, or press the 1 (standby)/RESET button
– do not remove the HDD unit from the console.