40 GB: 08/24/1998-i440LX/EX-ALI-2A69JJ1BC-00

BIOS update, EIDE card, or overlay software? (FAQ Hard disk recognition)
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ArnoutBrouwer
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Hello,

I really hope someone can help me. I bought a new HD:
Seagate 40 GB, model ST340823A

But my computer won't recognize it. I looked all over the internet for a bios update, but i can't find it.

Here are my specs:

BIOS type: Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG
BIOS date: 08/24/98
BIOS ID: 08/24/1998-i440LX/EX-ALI-2A69JJ1BC-00
OEM sign-on: V.7XB B01 08-24-1998
Super I/O: ALi M5133 rev 0 found at port 3F0h
Chipset: Intel 440EX/LX rev 3

What can i do to fix this problem? Please help me.

Thanks and greetz

Arnout
NickS
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Jetway board, 7XB, please confirm by checking the top surface of the board
Looking for BIOS...Edwin posted details of a patched BIOS at this post
Please give us feedback if it works. Check the board ID first
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