FDISK + Partitioning the Hard Disk
     Serves as a menu-driven hard disk preparation program.
    VERSION
          PC-DOS 2.0+ (revised in 3.3)
	  MS-DOS equivalent: FDISK
    TYPE
          External 
    SYNTAX
	  [d:][path] FDISK
    OPTIONS
	  [d:][path]	 Specifies the drive letter and path that
                         contain the FDISK command file.
     You will see the following options on the FDISK menu:
          1    Create DOS Partition
          2    Change Active Partition
          3    Delete DOS Partition
          4    Display Partition Data
          5    Select Next Fixed Disk Drive
     You must use the FDISK command each time you start up a new 
hard disk. It establishes the physical area of the disk that is 
used by DOS (partitions the disk). 
    MESSAGES
	  All logical drives deleted in the
	  Extended DOS partition
No more logical drives are defined in the extended DOS partition. 
You can delete the extended DOS partition if you no longer need 
it for additional drives.
	  Cannot create extended DOS partition
	  without primary DOS partition on disk 1
You cannot have an extended DOS partition on disk 1 unless you 
also have a primary DOS partition. Create a primary DOS partition 
using FDISK, and leave sufficient space for the extended 
partition.
	  Cannot delete extended DOS partition
	  while logical drives exist
As long as logical drives are defined in an extended DOS 
partition, you cannot delete it. Use FDISK to delete all logical 
drives in the extended partition.
	  Cannot run FDISK with network loaded
You cannot run this command while the network program is loaded. 
Restart the machine and then run FDISK.
	  DOS partition already exists
DOS has already been set up on this hard disk.
	  Error reading fixed disk
FDISK was unable to read the hard disk. Reissue the FDISK 
command. If the error message persists, consult your IBM Guide to
Operations (the Problem Determination section) or your dealer.
	  Extended DOS partition already exists
Use option 4 of the FDISK menu to display information about the 
partitions that are already on the hard disk.
	  No Extended DOS partition to delete
Use option 4 of the FDISK menu to display information about the 
partitions that are already on the hard disk.
	  No fixed disks present
Your system either does not have a hard disk, has a hard disk in 
an expansion unit that is not turned on, or has an improperly 
installed hard disk. Check to see that the expansion unit is 
turned on, or reinstall your hard disk.
	  No logical drives defined
There are no logical drives that have been defined in the 
extended DOS partition. Use FDISK to create a logical drive, and 
then format the newly created drive by using the FORMAT command.
	  No partitions defined
There are no partitions that have been defined in the extended 
DOS partition. Use FDISK to create a primary DOS partition, and 
then format the drive by using the FORMAT command.
	  No partitions to delete
Use option 4 of the FDISK menu to display information about the 
partitions that are already on the hard disk.
	  No partitions to make active
Use the Create DOS Partition option (1) to create a partition; 
then use the Change Active Partition option (2) to make it 
active.
	  No Primary DOS partition to delete
Use option 4 of the FDISK menu to display information about the 
partitions that are already on the hard disk.
	  No space for a xxxx cylinder partition
You have entered a cylinder size that is larger than the amount 
of free space. Enter a smaller number.
	  No space to create a DOS partition
Remove the existing partition or reduce its size. Then run FDISK 
again.
	  No space to create logical drive
Use FDISK to delete an existing logical drive; then run FDISK 
again to create the new logical drive.
	  Only non-bootable partitions exist
FDISK was requested to change the active partition, but none of 
the other partitions can boot from the hard disk. Create a 
bootable partition, such as the primary DOS partition.
	  Only partitions on Disk 1 can be
	  made active
The system uses the first hard disk to boot from. Use the FDISK 
command to make a partition active so that the hard disk will 
boot the system.
	  Partition selected (#) is not bootable,
	  active partition not changed
Use FDISK to select a bootable partition to be active.
	  Primary DOS partition already exists
You can have only one primary DOS partition on a hard disk. Use 
option 4 on the FDISK menu to display information about the 
partitions that are already on the hard disk.
    NOTES
     With FDISK you can choose to use the entire disk for DOS, or 
you can allocate space on the hard disk to other operating 
systems. In version 3.3 of PC-DOS you can also create extended 
DOS partitions that can be further subdivided into logical 
drives, such as drives D and E. 
     After you have used the FDISK command, use the SELECT 
command to format the hard disk, copy the DOS commands from the 
DOS disk to the hard disk, and specify the keyboard layout and 
date/time formats you want to use.  You can then boot directly 
from the hard disk. lternatively, you can format the disk with
the FORMAT C:V command to transfer the system files and give a 
volume label; then use the COPY command to copy the DOS commands 
from the DOS floppy disk.) 
     If you are creating multiple partitions, you will be 
prompted to specify the size of the partition; press Return to 
accept the default, or enter any number that is less than the 
maximum cylinder size you will see displayed at the bottom of the 
screen. Likewise, when you are prompted for a starting cylinder 
number, press Return for the default, or enter a cylinder number 
based on the information displayed on the screen. For example, if 
you chose 25 cylinders less than the maximum, you can start the 
partition 25 cylinders further from the starting number on the 
screen. 
     If you are creating multiple partitions and wish to make the 
one you just created the active partition, you must select option 
2. Option 3 deletes the DOS partition. If you select it, you will 
be prompted through a process that deletes the DOS partition 
along with all data files and programs it contains. Option 4 
allows you to view that status of the partitions that exist on 
the hard disk. Option 5 is designed to be used if you have a 
second hard disk. It allows you to switch to that drive to 
perform FDISK operations.
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    SEE ALSO
          Active Partitions, Changing of
          BACKUP Command
          Configuration of DOS Partitions
          Deletion of DOS Disk Partitions
          Displaying of Partition Information
          FORMAT Command
          Partitions, Hard Disk
          RESTORE Command
          SELECT Command


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