Does a PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 have HD size limitations? 8 gig or less?

[robbert]

I am trying to find out if my PhoenixBios vs 4.05.8 has size limitations.

I have a new 17 gig drive, and a new 30 gig drive I want to try in this old p133. Both boxes are unopened, I could sell them or trade then easier if unopened

Is there a site that gives a chart showing this info?

Thanks all

 

[sciencewhiz]

Even if the bios doesn't support those drive and you can't flash it, the drives more than likely (if you got the boxed version) come with a driver that allow you to use the drives even if the bios doesn't officially support them.

 

[PowerJoe]

Probably not. You'll need a drive overlay program, like EZ-BIOS (should come with your HD, or be downloadable from mfg's site)

-PJ

 

[DaddyG]

Forget the overlay programs, they are not worth the hassle. Do your self a favor and get a PCI Controller. The card will support the larger drives AND it will support ATA66, a much better solution over the long term.

 

[robbert]

What controller would work?
These bypass all the bios limitations?


Cheap would be nice

Thanks

 

[Vincent]

ComputerGeeks is selling a controller for about $10-$15.

I think BIOS chips dated after early 1998 should recognize the drive.