HelpPC 2.10 Quick Reference Utility Copyright 1991 David Jurgens

     INT 13,17 - Set DASD Type for Format (XT BIOS from 1/10/86 & newer)


       AH = 17h
       AL = 00 no disk
          = 01  320k/360k diskette in 320k/360k drive
          = 02  320k/360k diskette in 1.2Mb drive
          = 03  1.2Mb diskette in 1.2Mb drive
          = 04  720k diskette in 720k drive  (BIOS 6/10/85 & newer)
                720K diskette in 1.44Mb drive (PS/2)
                1.44Mb diskette in 1.44Mb drive (PS/2)
       DL = drive number (0=A:, 1=2nd floppy, 80h=drive 0, 81h=drive 1)


       returns nothing


       - only the disk number is checked for validity
       - tells BIOS format routine about the disk type

Esc or Alt-X to exit int 13,17 Home/PgUp/PgDn/End ←↑↓→
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