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" 720 KB 3.5" 1.44 MB 3.5" 2.88 MB 3.5" Tracks (Cylinders) 40 80 80 80 80 Sectors Per Track/Cylinder 9 15 9 18 36 Total Sectors Per Disk 720 2,400 1,440 2,880 5,760