Formatting the internal SSD memory

Introduction

Formatting the internal SSD memory

Introduction
To completely clean up the internal SSD memory, you can use the Pa800 Format utility. Warning: By formatting the SSD memory, all internal data (both Factory and User) are deleted, and must be reloaded from the original Pa800_os_res_v[nnn].pkg package (Operating System + Musical Resources). Please back-up your data before formatting the SSD memory. Hint: You can download the most up-to-date version of the Pa800_os_res_v[nnn].pkg package from our web site (www.korgpa.com). Also, a copy of the original data is contained in the Accessory CD that comes with your instrument. Note: The variable [nnn] in Pa800_os_res_v[nnn].pkg is the latest version number.

Formatting the internal SSD memory

The following procedure allows you to load the Pa800 Format utility, that will format the internal SSD memory and erase all Factory and User data.
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Copy the le Pa800_Format.pkg to an USB storage device (like an USB pen or an external USB hard disk). Turn the Pa800 off, and connect the USB device to one of Pa800s USB Host connectors either the Front [USB-F] or Rear [USB-R] port. Turn the Pa800 on, while keeping the INTRO 1 button pressed. A le browser will appear in the display:

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The Pa800 Format utility

The Pa800 Format utility is supplied as a Pa-Series package le, named Pa800_Format.pkg.

Backing-up your data

Before formatting the internal SSD memory, you should backup your data. Formatting will completely erase both the Factory and User area. There are three options to back-up your data. Options (a) and (b) will allow you to recover individual data (single items or banks) later, while option (c) will only allow you to restore the saved data as a whole. a) Use the Media > Save > All procedure to save all the User and Favorite Style data (Style, Pad, Performance, Sound/ DK, PCM, SongBook, Global, Voice Processor Presets). PCM and SongBook data can be very space-hungry, so saving them is disabled by default in the Save All dialog box. If you want to save them, check the corresponding parameters. If you customized the Factory data area (by rearranging or replacing Styles or Pads), go to Media > Preferences, and uncheck the Factory Style and Pad Protect parameter. Then individually save any customized le or bank into a new .SET folder. If you want to save all the Factory and User data in a single operation, use the Media > Utility > Full Resource Backup command. Please be advised that you will not be able to load single les or banks from the resulting backup (.BKP) le. Note: If you are not able to easily select the le, please press the GLOBAL button to open the Touch Panel Calibration page, and re-calibrate the display. At this point, you can release the INTRO 1 button.
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From the Device Selector, choose the device where you copied the Operating System. For example, if it was a USB pen drive connected to the front USB port, choose USB-F:

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Formatting the internal SSD memory

Formatting the internal SSD memory

Browse through the folders and les, until you nd the Pa800_Format.pkg le. When you nd it, touch it and press the Select button in the display:

In case there is a power break, the SSD will be corrupted. In this case, when turning the instrument on a warning message will appear: SSD Media Error Format SSD Press MEDIA button to conrm?. Press the MEDIA button. The Formatting NAND message shows that formatting is going on (NAND is the type of SSD inside the Pa800). At the end, please repeat the above procedure to load the Format utility.
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At the end of the procedure, switch the instrument off, then follow the instructions supplied with the Pa800_os_res_v[nnn].pkg package, to load both the Operating System and Musical Resources. Note: You can download the most up-to-date version of the Pa800_os_res_v[nnn].pkg package from our web site (www.korgpa.com). Also, a copy of the original data is contained in the Accessory CD that comes with your instrument. Note: After formatting the internal SSD memory, the display contrast may need to be readjusted. To do so, keep the MENU button pressed, and use the dial to set the contrast. Please note that after loading the Operating System, adjusting contrast may be needed again.

The Are you sure? message appears. Press Yes to conrm.

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The Format utility starts running, and the Please wait message appears in the display. After a while, the display turns black. Wait until the message System Format Completed appears:

Warning: Do not power the instrument off, or remove the USB device, while this procedure is running!

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