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The first cluster is Cluster 2
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Actual location of cluster 2 is different in FAT12/16 and FAT32
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Assume cluster size = 2,048 B (4 sectors)
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Assume that data area starts at sector 1224
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First sectors of data area are reserved for the Root Directory
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Size is established at boot time
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Cluster 2 starts after Root Directory
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Root directory is set at 32 sectors
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Occupies sectors 1,224-1,255
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FAT12/16 Cluster Example:
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Cluster 2 starts at sector 1,256
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Cluster 3 starts at sector 1,260
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Cluster 4 at 1,264...