Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:33 pm Post subject: k7s5a v3 bios update for 160gig drive?
As header, I have googled but there are so many versions I am lost. Can
anyone point me to a suitable version to fix this problem?
TIA for any help.
Paul
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: k7s5a v3 bios update for 160gig drive?
Something might have changed since last I researched this but only the Pro
version will see drive larger than 137GB. I think it's a HW limitation of
the IDE controller, not just the BIOS, but I can't remember for sure. The
good news is that it's easily fixed with a $10 IDE ATA133 paddle card from
NewEgg. I've used the NewEgg house brand ('Koutek' and of late, 'Best')
boards as well as Promise 133 controllers (much more expensive) without
issue. A fringe benefit is that all IDE devices can be made masters so
there aren't any bizarre jumper conflicts.
Eric
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As header, I have googled but there are so many versions I am lost. Can
anyone point me to a suitable version to fix this problem?
TIA for any help.
Paul
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