Using The Formatting Diskette - Mirage DSK-1 Manual

USING THE FORMATTING DISKETTE

The Formatting Diskette is used to format blank (or raw) 3 1/2" disks, or to reformat disks which
have been configured for a different machine (such as a computer), so that they can be used to
store Mirage sound data. Blank diskettes are available from any computer store. You should use
high quality Single-sided, double-density (SSDD) 3 1/2" disks. The program on the Formatting
Diskette lets the Mirage create a blank formatted diskette with the current version of the
operating system on it. The Formatting Diskette can also "clone" itself, allowing you to make a
backup copy.
To use the Formatting Diskette you must first "boot" the Mirage with that diskette. Booting (or
starting up) the Mirage from the Formatting Diskette loads a special operating system into its
memory, one which specializes in one function - formatting diskettes.
Booting the Mirage from the Formatting Diskette can be done in one of two ways.
This will format a blank disk to accept sound data and will put the operating system on it, so that
you can later use that disk to "boot" the Mirage for normal operation.