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+This affects the boot loader in stage 1 using
+BIOS functions to read stage 2 and the kernel
+
+Geometry Specification
+
+
+360 KB 5.25"
+
+
+1.2 MB 5.25"
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+
+720 KB 3.5"
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+
+1.44 MB 3.5"
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+2.88 MB 3.5"
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+Tracks (Cylinders)
+
+
+40
+
+
+80
+
+
+80
+
+
+80
+
+
+80
+
+Sectors Per Track/Cylinder
+
+
+9
+
+
+15
+
+
+9
+
+
+18
+
+
+36
+
+Total Sectors Per Disk
+
+
+720
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+
+2,400
+
+
+1,440
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+
+2,880
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+5,760