Installation Confirmation Test:
In the “Select Test” window Highlight “Installation Confirmation” and press [Enter]. The “Test Status” window identifies each test and its results. Before and during the test, the “Current Drive” window displays information about the Maxtor drive selected for testing. If the drive passes the “Installation Confirmation” tests, a results window will display: Congratulations! Your Maxtor Hard drive is correctly installed. Press any key to continue. Press any key to return to the “Select Test” window.
Basic Quick (90 Second) Test:
In the “Select Test” window highlight “Basic Quick (90 Second) Test” and press [Enter]. The “Test Status” window identifies the test and displays the results of each test. At the conclusion of the “Basic Quick (90 Second)Test” a window displays the test results. If the “Basic Quick (90 Second) Test” passes, a results window will display: Congratulations! Your drive has passed the Basic (Quick) Test. If you are still experiencing problems, please run the Advanced Test to re-certify your drive. Press any key to return to the “Select Test” window
Advanced Test (Full Scan Test):
The Maxtor PowerMax Advanced test runs the basic 90 second quick test, then scans the entire drive (sector by sector) to find errors. This can be a long test (20 – 30 minutes) depending on drive capacity. Perform this test only if the drive has passed the first two tests but the drive is still not performing properly.
In the “Select Test” window, highlight “Advanced Test (Full Scan Test)” and press [Enter].
If the drive passes the “Advanced Test (Full scan Test)” a results window will display:
Congratulations! Your drive is certified error free
Press any key to continue and return to the PowerMax Main Men
i don understand this three step...when i download the file right is in the winrar format...the i unzip it and burn it using nero to a bootable cd am i wrong?