N ncstmpr macrumors member Original poster Jun 24, 2006 49 0 Aug 9, 2006 #1 My 120 G hard drive should be here Friday. Are there exact steps some where on how to set (format) the new hard drive up. I know how to install it but not sure where to go from there. Thanks!
My 120 G hard drive should be here Friday. Are there exact steps some where on how to set (format) the new hard drive up. I know how to install it but not sure where to go from there. Thanks!
NYmacAttack macrumors 6502 Dec 8, 2005 432 6 NY Aug 9, 2006 #2 Use the disc utility on the OS CD to format and mount the drive.
mad jew Moderator emeritus Apr 3, 2004 32,191 10 Adelaide, Australia Aug 10, 2006 #3 Format it to Mac OS Extended (Journaled). This should be the default though.
N ncstmpr macrumors member Original poster Jun 24, 2006 49 0 Aug 10, 2006 #4 Thanks to the both of you!