Linux command
mkdosfs 命令
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常用示例
Create FAT filesystem
mkdosfs [/dev/sdb1]
Create FAT32
mkdosfs -F [32] [/dev/sdb1]
Create FAT16
mkdosfs -F [16] [/dev/sdb1]
Set volume label
mkdosfs -n "[LABEL]" [/dev/sdb1]
Verbose output
mkdosfs -v [/dev/sdb1]
Create a FAT filesystem in an image file
mkdosfs -C [disk.img] [size_in_blocks]
Check for bad blocks
mkdosfs -c [/dev/sdb1]
说明
mkdosfs creates MS-DOS FAT filesystems. It formats devices with FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32. The tool is also known as mkfs.fat. Used for USB drives and compatibility.
参数
- -F _SIZE_
- FAT size (12, 16, or 32).
- -n _LABEL_
- Volume label.
- -c
- Check for bad blocks before creating filesystem.
- -C
- Create the file given as DEVICE and write the filesystem to it (for image files).
- -I
- Allow formatting the entire disk device without a partition table (superfloppy format).
- -s _SECTORS_
- Number of disk sectors per cluster (must be a power of 2).
- -S _SIZE_
- Number of bytes per logical sector (512, 1024, 2048, etc.).
- -v
- Verbose output.
- --help
- Display help information.
FAQ
What is the mkdosfs command used for?
mkdosfs creates MS-DOS FAT filesystems. It formats devices with FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32. The tool is also known as mkfs.fat. Used for USB drives and compatibility.
How do I run a basic mkdosfs example?
Run `mkdosfs [/dev/sdb1]` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -F _SIZE_ do in mkdosfs?
FAT size (12, 16, or 32).