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for the first drive partition (for example, FORMAT C:); then
press
ENTER
. Repeat this procedure to format each of the new
drive partitions you have created. Consult your DOS manual
for FORMAT command options.
Note. If you are formatting the drive partition that will be used to
boot your computer (the “C” drive), copy the DOS system
files to this drive. To do this, type /s after the format
command (for example, FORMAT C: /s)
2. Verify the drive capacity. After high-level formatting a drive,
you can verify the usable drive capacity by running the DOS
CHKDSK utility program.
Installation troubleshooting
Before calling Seagate Technical Support, please read and con-
sider all the possibilities discussed below. The suggestions pre-
sented here address the vast majority of installation problems.
General troubleshooting procedures
The following is a list of general troubleshooting procedures.
Solutions for specific problems are provided on subsequent
pages.
Warning. Always turn off the computer before changing jump-
ers, moving cables or touching any internal compo-
nents.
•
Verify hardware compatibility. Check the documentation
for your drive, host adapter and computer to confirm that these
components are compatible.
•
Verify your hardware configuration. Check the documen-
tation for your drive, host adapter and computer to confirm
that all jumpers are set appropriately.
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