HP D500 manual Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive

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Working with the MultiBay

Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive

1.Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the personal computer.

2.Insert the hard drive into the MultiBay as shown in “Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay” on page 2-5.

3.Turn on the personal computer. Follow directions for your operating system, below:

Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional

1.Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Manage > Disk Management.

2.Select the MultiBay hard drive.

3.On the Partition menu, click Create. Carefully read and respond to any prompts that appear on the screen.

Refer to the Microsoft Management Console online Help (click Action > Help, while running Management Console) for additional information.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents Specifications Battery Replacement Electrostatic Discharge Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Programming the Easy Access ButtonsWorking with the Keyboard and Mouse Windows Logo Key Special Mouse FunctionsWorking with the MultiBay Hot-Plugging or Hot-Swapping MultiBay Drives Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard DriveUninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay Removing a Drive from the MultiBay Removing a Drive from the MultiBay Working with the MultiBay Removing and Replacing the Access Panel General PrecautionsAdding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive Adding System Memory Adding or Removing a Memory Module Locating the Dimm Slots Adding or Removing Memory Modules Upgrading the Primary Hard Drive Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive Using the Legacy Module Removing the Rear Panel Cover Connecting the Legacy Module Removing the Legacy Module What is a Wireless LAN? Using the MultiPortWhat is the Compaq Evo MultiPort? Installing and Using a MultiPort ModuleUsing the MultiPort Compaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop Personal Computer SpecificationsCompaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop Personal Battery Replacement Battery Replacement Type Removing a Coin Cell Battery Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Battery Replacement Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Routine Care Routine Care & Shipping InformationCleaning CD-ROM Drive PrecautionsSafety OperationHardware Reference Guide Routine Care & Shipping Information Index Index-2