4.The screen displays this message and prompt:

WARNING, ALL DATA ON NON-REMOVABLE DISK DRIVE D: WILL BE LOST! Proceed with Format (Y/N)?

5.Press Y and Enter to begin formatting the extended partition. The screen continuously displays the changing head and cylinder numbers. When the partition has been formatted, the screen displays the following message:

Format complete

It also shows information about the total disk space available on drive D. The A> prompt then reappears.

Copying the MS-DOS Files to the Hard Disk

Once you have formatted your partition(s), you need to copy the files on your Operating 2 and Reference diskettes to drive C. Follow the steps below.

1.Remove the Startup/Operating 1 diskette from drive A and insert the Operating 2 diskette in the drive.

2.You should still see the A> prompt. If not, type A: and press

Enter.

3.At the A> prompt, type the following and press Enter:

COPY *.* C:\DOS

MS-DOS copies all the files from the diskette to your hard disk. As each file is copied, its name appears on the screen.

4.After copying, remove the Operating 2 diskette from drive A and insert the Reference diskette. Type the following and press

Enter:

COPY *.* C:\DOS

5.When you are finished copying, store your diskettes in a safe place.

3-10 Preparing the Hard Disk for Use