80GB: 06/16/99-i440BX-W977TF-2A69KB3EC-00

BIOS update, EIDE card, or overlay software? (FAQ Hard disk recognition)
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zpfbct
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My computer has Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG and does not recognize my 80 gb drive.
I just flashed my BIOS with the most recent update - Rev 2.10 from BCM:
http://www.bcmcom.com/tech/QS440bx/qs440bxbios.asp
The flash went smoothly, but my machine only boots if I keep the jumper on that limits the drive to 32gb. Otherwise the BIOS freezes after the POST.

Do I need a patch? Or is there something else I could be doing wrong?
I've got Windows 2000. Thanks for your help,

pedro
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Rainbow's patch utility says you need a patch even for 2.10. It'll be in the post in a couple of minutes.
Tested patched BIOSes. Untested patched BIOSes.
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zpfbct
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Thank You Thank You Thank You! :D

Indeed, that patch took care of the problem and it rocks!
I don't believe you do this for free.

Cheers and thanks again,

pedro
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