"Device Not PREPed" ??? (trying to format harddrive)

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PLEASE help.  I've got an Amiga 2000 computer with a 2090a controller.  I
also have a mfm harddrive with the label "Kyocera" on it.  I've also got the
amiga 2090a install diskette/program.

When I load up the software, and after I select various options (mostly just
guesses on my part since I have no idea how many cylinders, etc), it says:

"Device not PREPed"

Does anybody have any ideas how the heck I can format this harddrive??

Or, if anybody is selling a real cheap harddrive that I can simply use
instead already formatted for Amiga, please let me know how much you want
for it including shipping.

Thanks!

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