Re: Format problem
On Jul 4, 2011, at 7:43 PM, Charles Davis wrote: > > HOW, every conceivable way that I can imagine using 'Disk Utility' will NOT > eliminate the FAT partition map. > Select the disk, not the volume in Disk Utility. Then select the partition tab. Drop the current partition scheme menu down and select 1partition. -- Bruce Johnson UA College of Pharmacy -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Format problem
On Jul 4, 2011, at 9:43 PM, Charles Davis wrote: Have a 500GB Newer Tech External HD that HAS been in use as a FAT formatted HD. Need to re-format to use Apple Partition Map HOW, every conceivable way that I can imagine using 'Disk Utility' will NOT eliminate the FAT partition map. In Disk Utility highlight the HD itself, not the partition. Select the tab "Partition" and then select the "Volume Scheme" for how many partitions you require (normally one). Then on the "Options..." button below select "Apple Partition Map" and give the partition(s) a name(s) and under "Format" select "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". You can fiddle with the sizes if you have more than one partition. When you're done, press the "Apply" button below and wait for it to finish. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Format problem
Did you do a full disk erase and then format it fresh? I've done this fine before with NTFS formatted drives with no problems. From: Charles Davis To: G3-5-list Sent: Monday, July 4, 2011 10:43 PM Subject: Format problem Dual 2GHz Power PC --- 2GB DDR SDRAM Have a 500GB Newer Tech External HD that HAS been in use as a FAT formatted HD. Need to re-format to use Apple Partition Map HOW, every conceivable way that I can imagine using 'Disk Utility' will NOT eliminate the FAT partition map. --You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Format problem
Dual 2GHz Power PC --- 2GB DDR SDRAM Have a 500GB Newer Tech External HD that HAS been in use as a FAT formatted HD. Need to re-format to use Apple Partition Map HOW, every conceivable way that I can imagine using 'Disk Utility' will NOT eliminate the FAT partition map. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
