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NTFS (Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista)
This option is only available when a 3
TB or larger drive is connected.
Windows NTFS (GPT) partitions can be formatted with partitions
larger than 2 TB. Older Windows computers (such as Windows XP)
can't read these partitions.Sector size: 512 bytesPartition style:
GPTFile system: NTFS
FAT32 (Windows 8.1, 8, 7,
Vista,Windows XP, Mac OS)
Drives formatted with the FAT32 file system are compatible with
most operating systems. Note that this file system does not
support files that are 4 GB or larger in size.Sector size:Models
with 3 TB or more: 4096 bytesModels with 2 TB or less: 512
bytesPartition style: MBRFile system: FAT32
Erase Drive
This changes the drive to an unformatted state.Sector size: 512
bytesPartition style: NoneFile system: None
6
Click
Yes
.
The format may take several minutes to finish. Wait until the screen below is displayed.
7
Click
OK
.
The hard drive is now formatted.
Formatting with Mac OS Extended
Follow the procedure for your version of the Mac OS.
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Windows computers don't support Mac OS Extended format. To use the drive with Windows computers, use a
different format instead, such as NTFS or FAT32.
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Some drives don't support multiple partitions. If yours is one of them, use only a single partition on the drive.
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For more details on Mac OS Extended, consult your Mac OS Help.
