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How do I format a MOD (Magneto Optical Disk)?

Refer to the DigiPath 3.0 System Administrator Guide for 
complete instructions on formatting a MOD. Here is a 
summary:

You must be logged in as Administrator. 
1.

Place a blank MOD platter in the MOD drive. Be sure 
that the side you wish to prepare is face up.

2.

From the Windows taskbar, select [Start: Programs: 

Administrative Tools: Disk Administrator].

3.

Select [OK] if you receive a warning regarding Disk 

Administrator.

4.

Select [OK] at the next warning regarding Disk 

Administrator, as well.

5.

If prompted to write the disk signature, select [Yes].

6.

Select the area that represents the MOD. (It is usually 

Disk 1, and may read FREE SPACE.)

7.

Select [Partition: Create] from the Disk Administrator 

menu bar.

8.

Select [OK] to make the partition the full size.

9.

Select [Partition: Commit Changes Now] from the 

menu bar.

10. Select [Yes] to confirm the changes.
11. Select [OK] at the Disks were updated successfully 

message.

12. Select the MOD area again.
13. Select [Tools: Format] from the menu bar. The 

Format dialog box displays.

14. In the File System drop-down list box, select [FAT].