How do I partition a hard drive with Express ProTools?

1. Launch ATTO Express ProTools.

2. Choose the Drive you want to Partition from the left side of list. *Warning!!!! This will erase ALL Data on the Drive!* Backup Data first if needed!!!

3. With the Drive highlighted , select “Erase Disk” from the “Utilities” Drop down Menu at the top of the Apple Menu. Hit “OK to Confirm.

4. Select “HFS” from the “Create Volume” Menu in main Window.

5. Type in the size of the First Partition in the “Desired Size” Window.

6. The “Mode page Optimization” should be set to “Digital Audio” (if you are doing Digital Audio!)

7. The following should be checked:

Mac OS Extended

Install Driver

Initialize (Macintosh Volume)

8. Press “OK” when done and then “OK” to Confirm.

9. Now you will see your new Volume in the right window,and the remaining space for that Volume in the left window. Click on the remaining space volume in left window and repeat the above steps until you have your partitioning scheme completed!

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