3 mkfs.exfat \- create an exFAT filesystem
27 creates an exFAT filesystem by writing on a special
28 file using the values found in the arguments of the command line.
29 It is invoked automatically by
35 As an example, to make a filesystem on the first partition on the first
38 .B mkfs.exfat /dev/sda1
42 .BI \-b " boundary_alignment"
43 Specify the alignment for FAT and start of cluster.
44 Boundary alignment can be specified in m/M for megabytes
45 and k/K for kilobytes. It should be a power of two.
46 Some media like sdcard need this.
48 .BI \-c " cluster_size"
49 Specify the cluster size. Cluster size can be specified in m/M for megabytes
50 and k/K for kilobytes.
53 Performs a full format. This zeros the entire disk device while
54 creating the exFAT filesystem.
57 Prints the help and exit.
59 .BI \-L " volume_label"
60 Specifies the volume label associated with the exFAT filesystem.
63 Prints verbose debugging information while creating the exFAT filesystem.
66 Prints the version number and exits.