MAXTOR 40GB ON CHAINTECH

BIOS update, EIDE card, or overlay software? (FAQ Hard disk recognition)
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Trifun
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I had Samsung 6GB HD but he died in a great theatrical stile (strange loud noises from inside). So I replaced him with Maxtor 40GB, but mu motherboard does not recognize it. BIOS version is 05/13/1999-i440bx-w977tf-2a69kc39c-00. I assume that BIOS upgrade will solve this problem but I don’t know where to look for it. I need that computer as soon as possible! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have visited award site, but they ask for almost 30$ for update, and I am not even sure that is the correct update which will solve my problem! By the way, for 30$ I might by Pentium III motherboard and CPU (but I like my Celeron 533!!!! :cry: )! Is there a solution?
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http://www.wimsbios.com/phpBB2/topic6337.html

This forum link has a lot of useful info together with some instructions how to properly identify your Chaintech 6BD or 6BT series mainboard. Please first try to identify your board with the info given there.
Trifun
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Thanks! Those links were very useful. As a matter of fact I will continue from there. Thanks again! :D
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