Re: Old Computer + New HD

From: nw1 (network101_at_covad.net)
Date: 11/09/03

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    To: "fallenbr" <fallenbr@uol.com.br>
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 00:57:55 -0500

    If I remember correctly, FreeBSD (itself) doesn't use information from the BIOS. Frees
    should be able to see the entire HDD. If you get geometry warnings when you attempt to
    slice the drive, use an hdd utility to give you the correct geometry.

    You may want to compare my suggestion with other suggestions or feedback.
    I hope that helps you.

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    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "fallenbr" <fallenbr@uol.com.br>
    To: <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org>
    Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 12:42 AM
    Subject: Old Computer + New HD

    Hi,

    I need to use an 80GB hard disk on my
    old computer, which can only detect
    HDs smaller than 8GB.

    Does anyone have any advice?

    How about using one of these IDE to
    USB racks from ViPower
    (www.vipower.com)? Do they work on
    FreeBSD? If so, will my HD work fine
    with it?

    Thanks! 

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