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the drive you want to partition. Make sure that your new drive is selected. If you accidently repartition your old hard drive, you will arase all data on the drive.

d.Press 1 to select “Create DOS partition or logical DOS drive” and then press the ENTER key.

e.Press 1 again to select “Create primary DOS partition” and then press the ENTER key. Create your first drive partition.

If you are creating a partition that will be used to boot your computer (drive C:), make sure that the partition is marked active.

f.Create an extended partition and additional logical drives, if necessary, until all the space on your new hard drive has been partioned.

g.When the partitioning is complete, fdisk reboots your computer.

Drive formatting

a.At the A: prompt, type format x where x is the letter of your new partition. If this is your boot drive, type format

x:/s. Make sure you use the correct drive letter. If you format a drive that already contains data, you will erase all data on the drive.

b.Repeat this process for all the new partitions you have created.

After you format your new drive, it is ready to use. You’re done!

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Seagate ST150176LW/LC manual Drive formatting
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ST150176LW/LC specifications

The Seagate ST150176LW/LC is a high-capacity hard disk drive that exemplifies reliability and performance in data storage technology. Designed primarily for enterprise environments, this drive offers a robust solution for businesses requiring efficient data management, backup, and storage solutions.

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The ST150176LW/LC incorporates Advanced Format Technology, which optimizes the sector size to increase data accuracy and storage efficiency. This technology enables better alignment of data structures on the magnetic media, contributing to enhanced performance and capacity utilization. Additionally, the drive is designed with a SATA interface that supports data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps, allowing seamless integration with modern systems.

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