doc/README.DISK_GEOMETRY


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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"
	

720 KB 3.5"
	

1.44 MB 3.5"
	

2.88 MB 3.5"

Tracks (Cylinders)
	

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80
	

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80

Sectors Per Track/Cylinder
	

9
	

15
	

9
	

18
	

36

Total Sectors Per Disk
	

720
	

2,400
	

1,440
	

2,880
	

5,760