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neehit
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_ 		5. September 2004 @ 06:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have got installed a 160 gig western seagate HD but my comp only reads 130. Any suggestions on how to fix this Problem????
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2005
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_ 		5. September 2004 @ 08:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It may be a problem with your mother board, if you have an additional hdd besides the 160 it may not be able to handel all that space.
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chthomson
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_ 		5. September 2004 @ 19:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi neehit

There are hard drive support limitations depending on your bios and OS.

Check this link

http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm

I hope this helps
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If at first you don't succeed ...........!

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neehit
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_ 		13. September 2004 @ 17:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks chthomson
Ur a legend.. That helped alot and solved my problem.

The one thing that i have learned is that u should always checked the company website.eg(Seagate or western digital).
thnks dude
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