Compaq GS320 User Manual

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SMC Installation and User's Guide

9.4.2

Adding a Hard Partition

Figure 9–7 Add/Modify Hard Partition Screen

1.

From the Current Partition Map screen (Figure 9–4) click Next. The Work
with Partition Maps screen displays (Figure 9–5).

2.

Select the option button labeled Modify the current partition map. The
Create/Modify Partition Map screen displays (Figure 9–6).

3.

Click Add. The Add/Modify Hard Partition screen displays (Figure 9–7).
The number of the hard partition is shown in the title bar.

4.

Select a QBB in the block labeled Available system resources to add it to the
partition specified in the title bar; click Add. Repeat with any other QBBs
to add.

5.

Specify the operating system for the partition in the OS type dropdown list,
and, optionally, supply a name for the partition in the name block. Click
OK. The Create/Modify a Partition Map screen returns.

6.

Repeat steps 3 through 5 to add other partitions.

As QBBs are added, the message below the Total block indicates if the
hardware requirements of a partition have been met. Each partition must have

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