Re: New drive
- From: "Folkert Rienstra" <see_reply-to@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 23:21:04 +0200
"craigm" <none@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:KQtFe.8$xT2.6@xxxxxxxx
> nospam wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have just ordered a new drive, due tomorrow.
> >
> > I will add it to the slave connector and keep my current hdd (which has
> > 3 partitions) as the boot drive. This one is just for extra storage.
> >
> > I assume it will come with a diagram to link it as a slave.
> >
> > Do I have to fdisk it?
> >
> > Do I then have to format it using the command
> > format g: ?
> >
> > or will it all be done?
> >
> > Just plug it in and go!
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
> The answer depends upon your OS and your hardware setup.
>
> But, you may have to change jumpers on the drive. There may or may not
> be documentation with the drive, depending upon how you purchased it
> (OEM vs. retail package). You either need to be setup as the slave
> drive, or as cable select. That depends upon the existing drive and cable.
>
> Yes, you will have to 'fdisk' it.
Nope, but you'd better do it anyway.
> You will have to create a partition.
Nope, not necessarily.
> The exact method depends upon your OS.
Fdisk will do fine.
>
> Yes, you will have to format the drive. It may not be G: however. This
> depends upon your operating system and how you setup your system and
> partitioned the drive.
>
> It will not all be done because there is no way the manufacturer knows
> what OS you are using and how you want it partitioned and what file
> system you want.
Didn't stop them to preformat drive cartridges.
> On the other hand it does not need to be difficult for you to do
>
> If you specify the OS you have, what PC you have, how the original drive
> is jumpered and the type of IDE cable, and what you current partitioning
> and drive letters are, someone may be able to give you a specific answer.
And even without that.
>
> You need to provide more information to get a useful answer.
Nonsense.
>
> craigm
.
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