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Posted: **Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:50 pm**

Has 32gig limitation, gigabyte still has patches downloadable
but nothin for mymaxtor 40gig thx

Posted: **Thu Jun 17, 2004 10:31 pm**

I can't find a BIOS for GA-586ATS on the Gigabyte website. I can find 1.32 at www.zdnet.de; I'll take a look at that.

Posted: **Thu Jun 17, 2004 10:48 pm**

OK, a version of 1.32 patched for HDD up to 64GiB is at the "untested" link in my signature. Please let us know whether it works so we can make available for others. Remember that if you aren't using 1.32 at the moment it's wise to clear the CMOS while/after flashing. If the BIOS reports your drive as faster than UDMA Mode 2 (ATA-33) you may have to use the Maxtor utilities to change the mode of your drive. Good luck!

Posted: **Fri Jun 18, 2004 5:27 pm**

omg you were quick!
Anyhow, thx I've downloaded it testing in 30 mins
is the AWD64GB.EXE avail for d/l plz?

Posted: **Fri Jun 18, 2004 11:36 pm**

It's only for internal use .

Please report problems you may find (hopefully not) with your patched Bios !

Posted: **Sat Jun 19, 2004 10:33 am**

It works!

Only odd thing is the ESCD update function seems to be replaced by "unknown bios" text.
Ok now I've discovered the problem:

I have the version 4.50pg not 4.51pg of award modular bios.

glad I didn't loose this bios backup
(sigh) anyone like to plz fix my "origional" can't find anything on the net to fix it myself easily.
obviously theres 2 bios versions for this mobo lol

Posted: **Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:38 pm**

Try clearing CMOS. This might help.

Posted: **Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:53 pm**

Clear the CMOS

I used UNIFLASH to clear CMOS before flashing.

Always I do turn power off for 20 seconds then boot.

putting a 4.51PG bios image over 4.50PG usually does the problem for me.

Posted: **Sun Jun 20, 2004 7:25 pm**

It appears that the official patch is in fact the upgradeto 4.51 over 4.50
I beleive 4.50 is the version my mobo recognises.
Is it possible to manipulate the v4.51pg to say 4.50 without downgrading to it?

Posted: **Sun Jun 20, 2004 11:01 pm**

4.50 to 4.51 is/was a common Update in this period of time and is required for HDD support over 8GB

Posted: **Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:43 am**

True. I've had several 4.50PG BIOS-based boards that simply flashed to their newer 4.51PG releases flawlessly.

Posted: **Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:31 am**

well, I guess since it works that there isnt any real prob; Ijust hope the "Bios Unknown" message also means no ESCD.
Anyhow, thx people this mobo now gives a disabled child a computer to learn and communicate with.

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Thanks in advance

about the patch

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4.50 vs 4.51

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