MS-DOS cannot use more than 32MB in a single partition, so
creating an extended partition allows you to use the extra 8MB of
space.
The primary partition automatically becomes drive C. If you create
an extended partition (on either a 20MB or a 40MB hard disk), you
can make it just one drive or break it into multiple drives. Each
drive in the extended partition is assigned a drive letter, beginning
with D, and you can define how much space you want each drive to
have.
In the following procedures you’ll enter MS-DOS commands and
use the working copies of your Startup/Operating 1, Operating 2,
and Reference diskettes. If you are new to computers and MS-DOS,
this may be the first time you have used an operating system. The
steps are simple, and you should not have any problems; however, if
you do have questions, see Chapter 5 for basic information about
using MS-DOS or see your MS-DOS manual for more detailed
information about the operating system.
Creating a Primary Partition
The steps below describe how to create a primary partition of the
maximum size: 20MB on a 20MB hard disk or 32MB on a 40MB
hard disk. If you want the primary partition to be smaller, see the
instructions for FDISK in your MS-DOS manual.
1. Make sure the computer is turned off.
2. Make sure the switch marked
HDD POWER
on the back of the
computer is turned on.
3. Insert your working copy of the Startup/Operating 1 diskette
into the diskette drive.
4. Turn on the computer.
5.
Press
Enter
twice to accept the date and time shown (or enter
the date and time if they are incorrect).
Preparing the Hard Disk
for Use
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