40GB: 05/22/1998-i440LX-ALI513-2A69JJ1BC

BIOS update, EIDE card, or overlay software? (FAQ Hard disk recognition)
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nk0tb
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greetings. :D

hi! I have Installed my 40 gb. Segate Hard Disk on my Computer, & my cpu can't maximize 40 gb capacity, the cpu only reads 33.8 gb...can you help me solve this query of mine..how can use 40 gb capacity instead of only 33.8 gb :oops: ...& the best solution for this is to upgrade my bios.... pls. help...thanx in advance!!! :D

by the way my bios is.....Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG
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edwin
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Check top surface of your board for a J-7xxx marking (probably 7XB), that is the model number. It is made by Jetway.

http://wims.rainbow-software.org/edwin/index.php lists an untested J-7XB bios that should support up to 128GB
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System error, strike any user to continue...
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nk0tb
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sir! how will i use this .bin file? thanx! 4 the reply! :)
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ajzchips
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http://www.wimsbios.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=160
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nk0tb
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sir! one last question....what version of Award Flash Utility will i use??? or any Award Flash Version will do? meaning are all Award Flash Utility universal, applicable for all? :) thanx!!!! in advance :)
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Try Uniflash...http://www.pppr.sk/rainbow/programs.html#UniFlash
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