40GB: i440EX-8661-2A69JC39C-00 (Chaintech CT-6ESV)

BIOS update, EIDE card, or overlay software? (FAQ Hard disk recognition)
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cp
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Hello,
i recently spotted the AWARD 32GB bug in the above mainboard bios while trying to update my router with a 40GB IDE hdd. 32GB clipped mode works fine, 40GB hangs on detection.

get the latest bios here:
http://www.chaintech.de/BIOS/686/6ESV0412.EXE

would somebody be so kind to fix it for me?
ajzchips
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Patched for upto 128GB support. Check my signature link for beta/test BIOSes. Please report results.
cp
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flashing successful. but bios crashes on hdd detection or entering the standard options menu writing some garbage on the left side of the screen :(
ajzchips
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OK, repatched with an alternative utility (BP). Check my signature again.
cp
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BIOS flashed and works 100%, at least with 40GB IBM HDD, larger HDDs untested. Thank you for your help!
ajzchips
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Made official now, thanks.
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