Windows File System Formats
There are two file system formats for windows user:
NTFS and FAT32.
Use NTFS if you will be using the drive only with
Windows XP, Windows Vista and or Windows
7/8(performance will generally be greater when
compared to FAT32).This file system is compatible
in read only mode with Mac OS 10.3 and higher.
When the HD capacity you want to partition is below
32GB, You can choose FAT32 format.
Use FAT32 if you will be using your drive with both
Windows and Mac. Maximum single file size is 4GB.
Mac File System Formats
There are two possible file system formats for Mac
users: Mac OS Extended(HFS+)and FAT32.
Use HFS+ if you will be using the drive on Mac
system only; performance will be generally be
greater when compared to FAT32.This file system is
not compatible with Windows OS.
Use FAT32 if you will be using your drive with both
Windows and Mac. Maximum single file size is 4GB.
Create partition and format
Before beginning connect your external HD to a
PC(The HD should be mounted into the external
enclosure correctly).If your HD has been formatted,
please skip this chapter.
The following instructions will help you to partition