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Your BIOS doesn't support large drives. The only ways tha tyou can go
are:
1) Get a drive manager program that allows the BIOS to see the entire
drive using a software overlay. If you do, keep a special boot disc
with the overlay on it handy for emergencies and back up the original
manager software.
OR
2) Contact the manufacturer about a BIOS upgrade.
OR
3) Replace the motherboard (only $60 or $70)if it isn't a proprietary
model. Probably the best long-term solution.
Eric
Howard Papke wrote:
>
> On the subject HD I have been able to get only 504 MB. I do not know the
> history of the drive, having pulled it out of a donated machine (I help
> recycle/rework PC's to be distributed to Disabled).
> I have tried FDISK and FORMAT, both find only 504MB. Same results on
> 486sx and 486dx.
> Specs: cyl 2340, hd 16, sect 63, 1.2gb
> Any suggestions??
> Howard Papke
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