How to Format Hard Drive from BIOS without CD /DVD?

How to Format Hard Drive from BIOS without CD /DVD?

Geeks - Formatting a hard drive from the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) can be a useful option if you need to erase all the data on the hard drive or if you want to reinstall the operating system. Here's how to format a hard drive from the BIOS:

Restart your computer and press the key to enter the BIOS setup. The key to enter the BIOS setup will vary depending on the computer's manufacturer and model. Some common keys are Del, F2, and Esc.

Once you are in the BIOS setup, navigate to the boot menu. The boot menu is usually located under the "Advanced" or "Boot" tab.

In the boot menu, select the hard drive that you want to format and move it to the top of the boot order list. This will ensure that the computer boots from the hard drive when you restart it.

Save the changes and exit the BIOS setup. The computer will now boot from the hard drive.

When the computer starts up, it will either boot into the operating system or into a boot menu. If it boots into the operating system, you will need to restart the computer and enter the BIOS setup again to make sure that it is set to boot from the hard drive.

If the computer boots into a boot menu, you will need to select the hard drive from the list of boot options.

Once the computer is booted from the hard drive, you can use the operating system's built-in disk formatting tool to format the hard drive. In Windows, you can use the Disk Management tool to format the hard drive. In Linux, you can use the fdisk or mkfs command to format the hard drive.

Follow the prompts to select the hard drive, choose the formatting options, and start the formatting process. This process will erase all the data on the hard drive, so make sure you have backed up any important files before starting the formatting process.

It's important to note that formatting a hard drive will erase all the data on the drive, so make sure you have backed up any important files before starting the process. Additionally, formatting a hard drive will also erase the operating system and any other software that is installed on the drive, so you will need to reinstall the operating system after the formatting process is complete.