The operating system only recongnizes 137 GB of a 300 GB hard drive.

Pc_Pimp · 07-05-2006, 05:06 AM

The operating system only recongnizes 137 GB of a 300 GB hard drive. How can i make it read the whole 300 GB? I have windows xp home edition service pack one. AMD Anthlon 2400 processor. BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6. 00PG.

jp198780 · 07-05-2006, 05:09 AM

i dont think you can, it's normal though, i think.

OvenMaster · 07-05-2006, 05:09 AM

SP1 should recognize over 137GB... but your BIOS may need to be updated. Also make sure you're using the latest available drivers for your chipset.
Tom

jp198780 · 07-05-2006, 05:31 AM

do what OvenMaster said about the drivers, but i would leave it alone, i wouldnt screw with the BIOS about that tiny issue.

OvenMaster · 07-05-2006, 06:37 AM

You need at least four things to enable use of hard drives over 137GB:
BIOS
Chipset
Chipset Drivers
Operating System

So far all we know here is that the OS is indeed compatible. We do need to know the chipset itself. If it's an older PC, the BIOS may need that update in order to support large drives.

{LSK} Otacon · 07-05-2006, 07:35 AM

The jumpers on the hdd could be set to not allow more then that to be used, i know that on my hdds there is a jumper setting that only lets you use 30 gigs of its 75. Check your jumpers. Thats all i can think of.

Also, your only running SP1? You should REALLY get SP2 to protect your pc from hackers, or youll be looking at re-installing.

Slackr89 · 07-05-2006, 08:07 AM

hehe, i should update to SP2, havent yet.

Clutch · 07-05-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp198780

do what OvenMaster said about the drivers, but i would leave it alone, i wouldnt screw with the BIOS about that tiny issue.

A tiny issue? The fact that he can't use almost 50% of his drive space?

Arm_Pit · 07-05-2006, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp198780

do what OvenMaster said about the drivers, but i would leave it alone, i wouldnt screw with the BIOS about that tiny issue.

Tiny? thats over half his harddrive, you seem to be posting jsut for the sake of posting.

Anyways, I'm fairly certain you need to upgrade to SP2, When i installed windows home that had SP1 on the disk i always had to get SP2 for the rest of my 300 to show up. And even against popular belief.....you CAN turn all of that annoying stuff on SP2 off.

07-05-2006, 05:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pc_Pimp Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 642	The operating system only recongnizes 137 GB of a 300 GB hard drive. The operating system only recongnizes 137 GB of a 300 GB hard drive. How can i make it read the whole 300 GB? I have windows xp home edition service pack one. AMD Anthlon 2400 processor. BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6. 00PG.

07-05-2006, 05:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 18 Posts: 4,095	i dont think you can, it's normal though, i think. __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4400+@2.30ghz 2gb ram 160gb 7200rpm hard drive EVGA 9600gt ssc(512MB) xp pro

07-05-2006, 05:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 2,033	SP1 should recognize over 137GB... but your BIOS may need to be updated. Also make sure you're using the latest available drivers for your chipset. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

07-05-2006, 05:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 18 Posts: 4,095	do what OvenMaster said about the drivers, but i would leave it alone, i wouldnt screw with the BIOS about that tiny issue. __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4400+@2.30ghz 2gb ram 160gb 7200rpm hard drive EVGA 9600gt ssc(512MB) xp pro

07-05-2006, 06:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 2,033	You need at least four things to enable use of hard drives over 137GB: BIOS Chipset Chipset Drivers Operating System So far all we know here is that the OS is indeed compatible. We do need to know the chipset itself. If it's an older PC, the BIOS may need that update in order to support large drives. __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

07-05-2006, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
{LSK} Otacon banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kansas Age: 19 Posts: 400	The jumpers on the hdd could be set to not allow more then that to be used, i know that on my hdds there is a jumper setting that only lets you use 30 gigs of its 75. Check your jumpers. Thats all i can think of. Also, your only running SP1? You should REALLY get SP2 to protect your pc from hackers, or youll be looking at re-installing.

07-05-2006, 08:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Slackr89 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Age: 19 Posts: 78	hehe, i should update to SP2, havent yet.

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