How to Partition HDD Using Disk Utilities

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Enter the Boot Menu by holding down the "Option Key" during start-up.

   After selecting the hard drive, select Partition located on the right. , Highlight the partition(s) and select (-) to delete partition. ,,, Under Partition Information; Name: (Name of choice),Format:
   Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Size: (Size of choice) , Under Partition Information; Name: (Name of choice), Format:
   MS-DOS (Fat), Size:(Size of choice) ,,
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   Step 2: Insert Mac installation disk or a USB with OS X installation files.

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   Step 3: Select the Mac OS X USB drive or DVD.

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   Step 4: When the USB or DVD loads

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   Step 5: select Disk Utility.

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   Step 6: On the left

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   Step 7: select the hard drive you would like to partition.

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   Step 8: Delete any existing partitions.

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   Step 9: Click on Current to choose the number of partitions.

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    Step 10: A minimum of 2 partitions must be selected.

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    Step 11: Select Untitled 1.

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    Step 12: Select Untitled 2.

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    Step 13: Select apply.

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    Step 14: Click on the Apple icon at the top and click on restart.

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