Windows 2000 Second large hard drive 320Gb only showing as 136Gb

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On Nov 29, 6:20 pm, kleefarr <kleef...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have installed a second hard drive 320Gb, which is listed in bios but only
> shows 136Gb in the details in BIOS. How do I enable large hard drive support.
>
> OS - Windows 2kpro SP4
> Mobo -http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no...
>
> Any help gratefully received.
>
> Kevin

Ha! Hi Kevin and everyone else still sitting with this problem. It
took me a while to find the solution, but I got it off the Microsoft
website: locate ATAPI.SYS, ensure it is editable by changing the
attributes, then add the line
EnableBigLBA=1
Save the file, shut down and reboot.
Once that is done, you can now safely format your new drive (assuming
it's not your primary drive) and it will show up with 320GB or
something very close to that.

See: http://search.microsoft.com/results...n0=Search&FORM=QBMH1&l=1&mkt=en-US&PageType=0

Regards,
Ian Samson
 
On Nov 29, 6:41 pm, Ian D Samson <iansams...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Nov 29, 6:20 pm, kleefarr <kleef...@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
>
> > I have installed a second hard drive 320Gb, which is listed in bios but only
> > shows 136Gb in the details in BIOS. How do I enable large hard drive support.
>
> > OS - Windows 2kpro SP4
> > Mobo -http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no...
>
> > Any help gratefully received.
>
> > Kevin
>
> Ha! Hi Kevin and everyone else still sitting with this problem. It
> took me a while to find the solution, but I got it off the Microsoft
> website: locate ATAPI.SYS, ensure it is editable by changing the
> attributes, then add the line
> EnableBigLBA=1
> Save the file, shut down and reboot.
> Once that is done, you can now safely format your new drive (assuming
> it's not your primary drive) and it will show up with 320GB or
> something very close to that.
>
> See:http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?q=EnableBigLBA&qsc0=0&Search...
>
> Regards,
> Ian Samson

What I should have said was using REGEDIT, search for ATAPI.SYS and
then add the line. You must know how to edit your registry without
causing problems. However, if you are unsure, check the Microsoft
website for W2K PRO and it will give you full, clear instructions on
how it's done.

--IDS
 
On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:50:16 -0400, John John <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

>Enable BigLBA in the registry.
>
>48-Bit LBA Support for ATAPI Disk Drives in Windows 2000
>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305098
>
>John
>
>kleefarr wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have installed a second hard drive 320Gb, which is listed in bios but only
>> shows 136Gb in the details in BIOS. How do I enable large hard drive support.
>>
>> OS - Windows 2kpro SP4
>> Mobo -
>> http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=492
>>
>> Any help gratefully received.
>>
>> Kevin

Start/run/regedit
(if unsure export registry for safety)
select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
navigate to system/services/atapi/parameters or
system/currentcontrolset/services/atapi/parameters
right click for new
Select Dword name it EnableBigLba (take note of case)
set value to 1
end regedit

I still had trouble with a couple of SATA 750GB in Raid Array. I had to set up
Bios as well as the Intel MB for Raid Arrays - then things were OK.
They did measure 128GB though

Borge in sunny Perth, Australia
reboot
 
In news:3d9afe0b-8d63-40e3-bf47-cba890eceb78@e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com,
Ian D Samson <iansamson3@gmail.com> wibbled
> On Nov 29, 6:41 pm, Ian D Samson <iansams...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Nov 29, 6:20 pm, kleefarr <kleef...@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>
>>> I have installed a second hard drive 320Gb, which is listed in bios
>>> but only shows 136Gb in the details in BIOS. How do I enable large
>>> hard drive support.
>>
>>> OS - Windows 2kpro SP4
>>> Mobo
>>> -http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no...
>>
>>> Any help gratefully received.
>>
>>> Kevin
>>
>> Ha! Hi Kevin and everyone else still sitting with this problem. It
>> took me a while to find the solution, but I got it off the Microsoft
>> website: locate ATAPI.SYS, ensure it is editable by changing the
>> attributes, then add the line
>> EnableBigLBA=1
>> Save the file, shut down and reboot.
>> Once that is done, you can now safely format your new drive (assuming
>> it's not your primary drive) and it will show up with 320GB or
>> something very close to that.
>>
>> See:http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?q=EnableBigLBA&qsc0=0&Search...
>>
>> Regards,
>> Ian Samson
>
> What I should have said was using REGEDIT, search for ATAPI.SYS and
> then add the line. You must know how to edit your registry without
> causing problems. However, if you are unsure, check the Microsoft
> website for W2K PRO and it will give you full, clear instructions on
> how it's done.
>
> --IDS

No Ian you don't do anything to atapi.sys. Changing it will break it :) You
just need to check the version of atapi.sys.

The setting you refer to is in the registry which is why you need to use
regedit.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305098

HTH

--
Steve Parry MCP MVP
www.gwynfryn.co.uk
 
Thanks guys for the pointers. All were in the right area it seems.
However, it appears that my attempts are not working.

Firstly, When I try to run 'regedit32.exe', as suggested in the MS
directions, I get the following...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/regedit32.jpg?t=1196433216

So I try using 'regedit' and I can do everything as directed but not input
the value 0x1. The keyboard will not input letters 'x'.

This is what I get when I just input '1'...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/untitled.jpg?t=1196433405

But then when checking In BIOS and MY Computer the drive still says 137.
WDoes it need reformatting?


Kevin

"kleefarr" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have installed a second hard drive 320Gb, which is listed in bios but only
> shows 136Gb in the details in BIOS. How do I enable large hard drive support.
>
> OS - Windows 2kpro SP4
> Mobo -
> http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=492
>
> Any help gratefully received.
>
> Kevin
 
Try running Regedt32.exe. Note the proper spelling, there is no "i",
copy and paste to the Run box if you want.

John


kleefarr wrote:
> Thanks guys for the pointers. All were in the right area it seems.
> However, it appears that my attempts are not working.
>
> Firstly, When I try to run 'regedit32.exe', as suggested in the MS
> directions, I get the following...
>
> http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/regedit32.jpg?t=1196433216
>
> So I try using 'regedit' and I can do everything as directed but not input
> the value 0x1. The keyboard will not input letters 'x'.
>
> This is what I get when I just input '1'...
>
> http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/untitled.jpg?t=1196433405
>
> But then when checking In BIOS and MY Computer the drive still says 137.
> WDoes it need reformatting?
>
>
> Kevin
>
> "kleefarr" wrote:
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I have installed a second hard drive 320Gb, which is listed in bios but only
>>shows 136Gb in the details in BIOS. How do I enable large hard drive support.
>>
>>OS - Windows 2kpro SP4
>>Mobo -
>>http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=492
>>
>>Any help gratefully received.
>>
>>Kevin
 
8)

Must need glasses now I'm getting older. )

Will check that out tomorrow and report back.

Thanks.

"John John" wrote:

> Try running Regedt32.exe. Note the proper spelling, there is no "i",
> copy and paste to the Run box if you want.
>
> John
>
>
> kleefarr wrote:
> > Thanks guys for the pointers. All were in the right area it seems.
> > However, it appears that my attempts are not working.
> >
> > Firstly, When I try to run 'regedit32.exe', as suggested in the MS
> > directions, I get the following...
> >
> > http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/regedit32.jpg?t=1196433216
> >
> > So I try using 'regedit' and I can do everything as directed but not input
> > the value 0x1. The keyboard will not input letters 'x'.
> >
> > This is what I get when I just input '1'...
> >
> > http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/untitled.jpg?t=1196433405
> >
> > But then when checking In BIOS and MY Computer the drive still says 137.
> > WDoes it need reformatting?
> >
> >
> > Kevin
> >
> > "kleefarr" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Hi,
> >>
> >>I have installed a second hard drive 320Gb, which is listed in bios but only
> >>shows 136Gb in the details in BIOS. How do I enable large hard drive support.
> >>
> >>OS - Windows 2kpro SP4
> >>Mobo -
> >>http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=492
> >>
> >>Any help gratefully received.
> >>
> >>Kevin
>
>
 
In news:B86A6F30-B394-4F0A-8970-AAC740E32B79@microsoft.com,
kleefarr <kleefarr@discussions.microsoft.com> wibbled
> Thanks guys for the pointers. All were in the right area it seems.
> However, it appears that my attempts are not working.
>
> Firstly, When I try to run 'regedit32.exe', as suggested in the MS
> directions, I get the following...
>
> http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/regedit32.jpg?t=1196433216
>
> So I try using 'regedit' and I can do everything as directed but not
> input the value 0x1. The keyboard will not input letters 'x'.
>
> This is what I get when I just input '1'...
>
> http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/untitled.jpg?t=1196433405
>
> But then when checking In BIOS and MY Computer the drive still says
> 137. WDoes it need reformatting?
>
>

I'm kind of suspicious that the frive reports this sizee in the BIOS.

The regedit tip refers to settings within the OS the BIOS is before so
perhaps your hardware doesnt support the drive or you have some settings set
incorrectly ?

--
Steve Parry MCP MVP
www.gwynfryn.co.uk
 
You were quite right Steve. 8)

I have now updated the BIOS and it shows the drive as being 320GB. However,
the problem still exists in Windows were it is only displying the drive as
127GB even though I have changed the REGEDT32.EXE

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/EnableBigLba-programcheck-1.jpg?t=1197290350

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/EnableBigLba-1.jpg?t=1197290393

How do I reformat the drive without using the windows option in the right
click menu?

Kevin

--
.


"Steve Parry [MVP]" wrote:

> In news:B86A6F30-B394-4F0A-8970-AAC740E32B79@microsoft.com,
> kleefarr <kleefarr@discussions.microsoft.com> wibbled
> > Thanks guys for the pointers. All were in the right area it seems.
> > However, it appears that my attempts are not working.
> >
> > Firstly, When I try to run 'regedit32.exe', as suggested in the MS
> > directions, I get the following...
> >
> > http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/regedit32.jpg?t=1196433216
> >
> > So I try using 'regedit' and I can do everything as directed but not
> > input the value 0x1. The keyboard will not input letters 'x'.
> >
> > This is what I get when I just input '1'...
> >
> > http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/untitled.jpg?t=1196433405
> >
> > But then when checking In BIOS and MY Computer the drive still says
> > 137. WDoes it need reformatting?
> >
> >
>
> I'm kind of suspicious that the frive reports this sizee in the BIOS.
>
> The regedit tip refers to settings within the OS the BIOS is before so
> perhaps your hardware doesnt support the drive or you have some settings set
> incorrectly ?
>
> --
> Steve Parry MCP MVP
> www.gwynfryn.co.uk
>
>
>
 
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In news:4BACACFE-AFDF-4770-8A22-E694EAB62D19@microsoft.com,
kleefarr <kleefarr@discussions.microsoft.com> wibbled
> You were quite right Steve. 8)
>
> I have now updated the BIOS and it shows the drive as being 320GB.
> However, the problem still exists in Windows were it is only
> displying the drive as 127GB even though I have changed the
> REGEDT32.EXE
>
> http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/EnableBigLba-programcheck-1.jpg?t=1197290350
>
> http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/EnableBigLba-1.jpg?t=1197290393
>
> How do I reformat the drive without using the windows option in the
> right click menu?
>
Glad to have pointed you in the right direction :)

You probably need to go to disk manager to enable the additional space. This
will allow you to format the new partion which will be the space over and
aboove 127gb

--
Steve Parry MCP MVP
www.gwynfryn.co.uk
 
Excellent Steve. Thanks for your help.
For the time being I am just formating the remaining space and may well
leave the the disk with the two partitions on it.

Thanks again.

Kevin

--
.


"Steve Parry [MVP]" wrote:

> In news:4BACACFE-AFDF-4770-8A22-E694EAB62D19@microsoft.com,
> kleefarr <kleefarr@discussions.microsoft.com> wibbled
> > You were quite right Steve. 8)
> >
> > I have now updated the BIOS and it shows the drive as being 320GB.
> > However, the problem still exists in Windows were it is only
> > displying the drive as 127GB even though I have changed the
> > REGEDT32.EXE
> >
> > http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/EnableBigLba-programcheck-1.jpg?t=1197290350
> >
> > http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b347/KBL007/Scrapbook/EnableBigLba-1.jpg?t=1197290393
> >
> > How do I reformat the drive without using the windows option in the
> > right click menu?
> >
> Glad to have pointed you in the right direction :)
>
> You probably need to go to disk manager to enable the additional space. This
> will allow you to format the new partion which will be the space over and
> aboove 127gb
>
> --
> Steve Parry MCP MVP
> www.gwynfryn.co.uk
>
>
>
 
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In news:325E63EB-3AEA-4226-A04B-4A1CBCC3D08F@microsoft.com,
kleefarr <kleefarr@discussions.microsoft.com> wibbled
> Excellent Steve. Thanks for your help.
> For the time being I am just formating the remaining space and may
> well leave the the disk with the two partitions on it.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Kevin
>
>

Glad to have helped, thanks for the feedback!

--
Steve Parry MCP MVP
www.gwynfryn.co.uk
 
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