48-bit addressing is required to exceed the 137-Gbyte capacity limitation imposed by 28-bit addressing" Can someone please explain what this means? Looking for a larger harddrive and have noticed the larger drives need attention to enable their full capacity. thank you
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150 gb harddrive addressing for capacity
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explains this issue in detail.
If you've got a PC built in the last 2-3 years, chances are you won't have any issues. Otherwise, that link Freestone posted should have all the info you need.
Just as an FYI, you can always add a PCI IDE controller card with 48-bit capability if it turns out your motherboard won't support it with a BIOS update.
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Just as an FYI, you can always add a PCI IDE controller card with 48-bit capability if it turns out your motherboard won't support it with a BIOS update.
~cdogg
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
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