XP cut in half?

Darkserge · 09-11-2007, 04:21 AM

I install new SATA hard drive in P4 motherboard. I am using Window XP. It is 250GB but Window XP read 127GB. Why?

brian · 09-11-2007, 04:23 AM

is that total or remaining?

Darkserge · 09-11-2007, 04:23 AM

total.

[-0MEGA-] · 09-11-2007, 04:25 AM

That is a common problem, there are two common reasons. One being that you need to have the service pack in order for Windows to see more then 127GB. The other situation is common in older computers, where the IDE controller can't access more then 127GB on a single partition, so it would either have to be partitioned, or see if theres a newer BIOS available.

EDIT: After re-reading your post, I see it's a SATA drive so the motherboard shouldnt be the problem. But does your OS have SP2 installed?

brian · 09-11-2007, 04:28 AM

yeah that is not right. it should be 232 ish

**Cromewell** · 09-11-2007, 04:34 AM

Yep, it's an LBA issue. Either the BIOS or your OS didn't support 48bit LBA when you partitioned the drive (maybe it still doesn't). If you have upgraded to XP SP2 at somepoint check to see if the remaining space is unallocated. Right click on my computer->pick manage->expand the storage tree->click on disk management. At the bottom see if the drive has unallocated space. If it does you can create a new partition with the remaining space, use a 3rd party tool to increase the size of the current partition or delete the partition and recreate it.

Darkserge · 09-11-2007, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

That is a common problem, there are two common reasons. One being that you need to have the service pack in order for Windows to see more then 127GB. The other situation is common in older computers, where the IDE controller can't access more then 127GB on a single partition, so it would either have to be partitioned, or see if theres a newer BIOS available.

EDIT: After re-reading your post, I see it's a SATA drive so the motherboard shouldnt be the problem. But does your OS have SP2 installed?

My bios is latest update, but this bios read 250GB

Edit: I do have SP2 installed too i did check Window Updates.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianmay27

yeah that is not right. it should be 232 ish

Yes you are right. In Disk Management reads (Basic) 232.88GB.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cromewell

Yep, it's an LBA issue. Either the BIOS or your OS didn't support 48bit LBA when you partitioned the drive (maybe it still doesn't). If you have upgraded to XP SP2 at somepoint check to see if the remaining space is unallocated. Right click on my computer->pick manage->expand the storage tree->click on disk management. At the bottom see if the drive has unallocated space. If it does you can create a new partition with the remaining space, use a 3rd party tool to increase the size of the current partition or delete the partition and recreate it.

In disk management read. Basic 232.88GB, Healthy 127.99GB and Unallocated 104.80GB.

**Cromewell** · 09-11-2007, 04:49 AM

Ok, so if you want 1 232GB partition you have to either delete the current one and recreate it or use partition magic or gparted or similar tool to increase the size of the partition. Either way, you should backup anything on the drive you want to keep because the resizing tools don't always work (might destroy the data) and deleting the partition will destroy all the data.

Darkserge · 09-11-2007, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cromewell

Ok, so if you want 1 232GB partition you have to either delete the current one and recreate it or use partition magic or gparted or similar tool to increase the size of the partition. Either way, you should backup anything on the drive you want to keep because the resizing tools don't always work (might destroy the data) and deleting the partition will destroy all the data.

Well, at lease it is double size more than my old hard drive. It wont hurt it to leave 127.99GB alone because I will upgrade to Duel Core motherboard in next year or two years. Depend on up comming games.

Edit: But thanks for great help, I was this close to return it back to store.

Jabes · 09-11-2007, 04:56 AM

my 500 gig hard drive had the same problem what I did was install xp to a 80 gig hard drive and then clone it to my 500 and now I have my 500 gigs back

09-11-2007, 04:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Darkserge Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 143	XP cut in half? I install new SATA hard drive in P4 motherboard. I am using Window XP. It is 250GB but Window XP read 127GB. Why? __________________ Mainboard: Intel DG33TL Chipset: Intel G31/G33/G35 Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core @ 2400 MHz Physical Memory: 2048MB (2x1024 DDR2-SDRAM) VideoCard: Nvidia Crop GeForce 7950 GT Hard Disk: SATA WDC (232GB) DVD-Rom Drive: SONY DVD RW DUR-840A ATA Device Monitor Type: Envision G22LWk-22 inches Operating System: Window Vista (TM) Home Basic DirectX: Version 10.00

09-11-2007, 04:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Age: 16 Posts: 3,635	is that total or remaining? __________________ formerly brianmay27 Main laptop: hp dv9005us \| turion 64 X2 1.6 ghz \| 3 GB ram \| Vista ultimate \| 240 GB HD First build: pentium e2160 3.2 GHz \| gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L \| 2.5 GB ram \| 160GB HD If you can see this, you have WAY TOO much time on your hand. Or you're a mod going through my sig. But if you do, copy and past this in your sig.

09-11-2007, 04:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Darkserge Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 143	total. __________________ Mainboard: Intel DG33TL Chipset: Intel G31/G33/G35 Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core @ 2400 MHz Physical Memory: 2048MB (2x1024 DDR2-SDRAM) VideoCard: Nvidia Crop GeForce 7950 GT Hard Disk: SATA WDC (232GB) DVD-Rom Drive: SONY DVD RW DUR-840A ATA Device Monitor Type: Envision G22LWk-22 inches Operating System: Window Vista (TM) Home Basic DirectX: Version 10.00

09-11-2007, 04:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,897	That is a common problem, there are two common reasons. One being that you need to have the service pack in order for Windows to see more then 127GB. The other situation is common in older computers, where the IDE controller can't access more then 127GB on a single partition, so it would either have to be partitioned, or see if theres a newer BIOS available. EDIT: After re-reading your post, I see it's a SATA drive so the motherboard shouldnt be the problem. But does your OS have SP2 installed? __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM965 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // Dual 512MB GDDR3 8600M GT's SLI 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 3GB DDR2 667 DC 750GB SATA 3.0Gbps w/32MB // 400GB (2x 200GB) 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21366 // 7394

09-11-2007, 04:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
brian Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Age: 16 Posts: 3,635	yeah that is not right. it should be 232 ish __________________ formerly brianmay27 Main laptop: hp dv9005us \| turion 64 X2 1.6 ghz \| 3 GB ram \| Vista ultimate \| 240 GB HD First build: pentium e2160 3.2 GHz \| gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L \| 2.5 GB ram \| 160GB HD If you can see this, you have WAY TOO much time on your hand. Or you're a mod going through my sig. But if you do, copy and past this in your sig.

09-11-2007, 04:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 10,085	Yep, it's an LBA issue. Either the BIOS or your OS didn't support 48bit LBA when you partitioned the drive (maybe it still doesn't). If you have upgraded to XP SP2 at somepoint check to see if the remaining space is unallocated. Right click on my computer->pick manage->expand the storage tree->click on disk management. At the bottom see if the drive has unallocated space. If it does you can create a new partition with the remaining space, use a 3rd party tool to increase the size of the current partition or delete the partition and recreate it. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

09-11-2007, 04:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 10,085	Ok, so if you want 1 232GB partition you have to either delete the current one and recreate it or use partition magic or gparted or similar tool to increase the size of the partition. Either way, you should backup anything on the drive you want to keep because the resizing tools don't always work (might destroy the data) and deleting the partition will destroy all the data. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

09-11-2007, 04:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jabes banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vista the best place to live :D Age: 15 Posts: 1,773	my 500 gig hard drive had the same problem what I did was install xp to a 80 gig hard drive and then clone it to my 500 and now I have my 500 gigs back

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