Make sure the MS-DOS install diskette is in the A drive, then press the ENTER key. Your system will now reboot. It does this to update the new partition information in its configuration RAM. You may now format your hard disk, and load the MS- DOS system files onto it.

Formatting Your Hard Disk

Now that your hard disk is partitioned, you need format it.

Note

If your hard disk drive has already been partitioned for MS- DOS, it may have been formatted at the same time. Use the DIR command to check the contents of the drive. If your hard disk is formatted, there may be files stored on it that you will need. Skip this section on formatting and proceed to the next section, “Organizing Your Hard Disk.”

If your hard disk needs to be formatted, begin by selecting the Command Prompt option from the DOS shell. Enter the

following command:

A > FORMAT C:/S/V

The floppy disk drive indicator will come on for a few seconds,

while the FORMAT command is into memory. When the light goes out, the computer will display:

WARNING, ALL DATA ON NON-REMOVABLE DISK DRIVE C: WILL BE LOST!

Proceed with Format (Y/N)?

Using Your Hard Disk 6-9