It's second time that I've bought a HD and it's capacity is not even close to stated one. Disk Management shows only 2/3 or 1/2 of disk capacity. I would expect maybe 10 or 20 GB's, but not half less. Is it an old BIOS problem? PC is 4 years old.
What's funniest - If I format the 250 GB HD in external disk case over USB port, everything is OK. But when formatting it plugged in PC (on IDE) capacity is downgraded.
2007-08-26 18:06:13 · 4 answers · asked by Jons 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
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@Andy T: I formated it via USB and plugged it to PC's IDE. It wasn't recognised as formated howsoever the jumper was set (slave or cable select).
@Snoopy & Oddjob: I have XP's with SP2.
@Oddjob: There's rather old BIOS update for motherboard on web - the same as on enclosed CD. I'm aware of troubles when "flashing" any kind of firmware. Touchy stuff, jep.
BIOS: http://www.leadtek.com/eng/support/search.asp?keyword=K7NCR18
Your link was useful in means of understanding the XP's evolution. Thanks!
2007-08-27 11:58:21 · update #1
Some older BIOS and even the original Windows XP Home Edition had a limit of 137 GBs which they could address on a hard drive. Windows Service Pack 1 supposedly addressed the problem as far as Windows was concerned. However, your BIOS may need to be updated as well. Determine which BIOS and version you have at bootup and then go to the the BIOS maker's or the motherboard maker's website to see if an undate is available. Be sure to check and carefully follow the instructions for "flashing" your BIOS as serious problems can result if done wrong.
Since you have not indicated which BIOS or operating system that you are using, it is hard to make any reasonable recommendations beyond this, but you may want to read the link below.
2007-08-26 19:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by Oddjob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-13 11:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by tahir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years are very new as far as recognizing HD size goes, what happens if you format the 250 G via USB and move the drive to IDE afterwards?
2007-08-26 18:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe you are on right track.
Updated Windows XP/SP2 will recognize large partition (250 GB), without problem.
Windows XP/ SP1 or earlier will see a much lower volume.
2007-08-26 18:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by Snoopy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋