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Joe S
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Joe S asked in Computers & InternetHardwareDesktops · 1 decade ago

What is the issue with my PC...?

I have a Azus socket A7v motherboard with the most current bios. I have installed a 3rd Harddrive, a 300 gb WD. The bios recognizes it as a 300gb, but my Windows XP only sees it as 137 gb. What are steps to get XP to recognize the entire drive? I have not formatted it yet.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    You need a 48-bit LNB compatible motherboard for large hard drive.

  • ca
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Normally, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 will recognize the full capacity of the drive. XP with SP1 or no service pack will not be able to.

    Either way, download WD Lifeguard tools for you specific drive [http://support.wdc.com/download/index.asp?swid=1]

    then follow the directions on this page [http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduse...

  • Sagar
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    is the hard drive connected to the mother board or to a ATX Card. Update the drivers for the ATX card. Let me know if u need more info...

  • thadu
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    may be ur system does not support that size HDD...is it a SATA HDD? if so does ur system support SATA HDD?

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