Int 13/AH=17h

FLOPPY DISK - SET DISK TYPE FOR FORMAT (AT,PS)

AH = 17h
AL = format type
01h = 320/360K disk in 360K drive
02h = 320/360K disk in 1.2M drive
03h = 1.2M disk in 1.2M drive
04h = 720K disk in 720K or 1.44M drive
DL = drive number

Return:
CF set on error
CF clear if successful
AH = status (see #00234 at AH=01h)

Note: This function does not handle 1.44M drives; use AH=18h instead

See Also: AH=15h - AH=18h

Category: Bios - Int 13h - F

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