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Supermicro Server Disk Formatting Guide

Step 1: Enter BIOS​

Reboot the server.
While the system is booting, press the "Delete" key to enter the BIOS settings.

Step 2: Go to the "Advanced" tab​

After logging into the BIOS, click on the "Advanced" tab.
Select the "RAID Configuration" option

Step 3: Access disc management.​

From the "RAID Configuration" menu, select "View Server Profile".
Locate and select "Drive Management".
Mark the discs you want to format.

Step 4: Putting the disc in the "Offline" state​

Press "Operation".
Select "Place Drive Offline".
Confirm the operation if required.

Step 5: Reboot the server​

Exit the BIOS and reboot the server.

Step 6: Re-enter BIOS​

During the reboot, press the "Delete" key again to enter the BIOS.
Return to "RAID Configuration".
Select "View Server Profile".

Step 7: Managing virtual disks​

Open the "Virtual Drive Management" item.
Select the disc that you previously put offline.

Step 8: Perform virtual disc cleanup​

Press "Operation".
Select "Virtual Drive Erase".
Confirm the operation if required.

Step 9: Reboot the server​

Exit the BIOS and reboot the server again.

Step 10: Checking the status of the disc​

Verify that the drives no longer appear in the RAID configuration.
This confirms that the discs have been successfully cleaned.

Step 11: Exit BIOS​

Save your changes and exit the BIOS settings.