Epson EQUITY 386SX/16 PLUS - Manual (Page 228)

Preparing the Drive
Before you can store data on a new hard disk (which has
already been physically formatted), you must do the
following to prepare it for use:
1. Run the SETUP program to define your hard disk as part
of the computer’s configuration. (See Chapter 2 for
instructions.)
2. Partition the drive, format it for MS-DOS, and install
MS-DOS. Step-by-step instructions for performing these
procedures are provided in your MS-DOS Installation
Guide. If you are using another operating system, follow
the instructions that came with it.
If you do not prepare the drive correctly, you will not be
able to store data on the disk. For example, if you have
partitioned the drive and formatted it for MS-DOS (or for
another operating system) but you do not copy the operating
system to the drive, you will not be able to load the operating
system from the hard disk when you turn on the computer.
If you are sure the hard disk has been installed properly and
you have prepared it for use as described above but you
cannot access the drive, review the instructions in your
MS-DOS Installation Guide. Make sure you performed each
step in the installation process correctly for your
configuration.
If you cannot identify the problem, consult your dealer.
Accessing Data on the Drive
If you have been using your hard disk drive successfully for
some time and notice a reduction in performance, the data
on the disk may have become fragmented. You may want to
back up all your data and then use a disk compaction utility
to reorganize the files on your disk. Contact your dealer for
information.
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