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Hard Disk Drive
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  How does the capacity limit get determined?
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How does the Capacity Limit Get Determined?
Type
Description
Resolving method
2.1 GB
limit Systems operating under DOS
use a file structure known as FAT. The set unit of Cluster in use in
DOS or Windows95 is limited to 216. Cluster supports up to 32K and the barrier that it causes.
1.Set the partition to below 2.1 GB
2. Use another OS (Win95(OS R2), Win98, Win NT, OS/2, etc.)
3.2 GB limit
Some BIOS have a bug
Up-grade to newest version
4.2 GB limit
Arises in CMOS Setup when Extend CHS Mode is used while using large capacity HDD (Limit: Cyl-8191/Hd-16/Sec-63)
When using hard disk with capacity larger than 4.2 GB, set the Parameter in User Define to Hd/Sec at 15/63 and adjust the Cyl to 8192-16383
8.4 GB limit
Maximum capacity supported in BIOS Use the other BIOS
Use Disk Manager/Disk Go
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