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If you're installing a new hard drive bios should automatically see the drive on start-up, if not go into set-up and option it for auto. As to how to get into set=up watch the boot-up screen, usually you press delete or f1 key. After changing the settings hit f10 and say yes to save the settings for your hard drive and reboot.
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What program can do you use to make a oudated computer recognize a large hdd ie P133 with 3 gig hdd want to add 60 gig. its a program that tricks the bios into accepting the lager hdd?
Usually it's a BIOS issue. You can load a new BIOS by going to the web site of the original manufacturer and paying them a few dollars for the upgrade. It's relatively inexpensive and they give detailed instructions.
What 3 things do you check if bios set up does not recognize a newly installed hard drive?
1) Check that the jumber settings are properly configured if its an IDE HDD or check proper power cable is connected with it .ie molex in case of IDE HDD 2) Check that the IDE or Sata devices connected are disabled in the BIOS or not
HDD not detected by BIOS but can be seen by XP install disc?
Ok so I have two small HDD's of a friends that wont be detected by BIOS in any of the three computers in my house, when I go to install XP on the discs it picks them up and prepares the installation copying all the files over, then when it comes for the restart and to go into set up HDD is still not picked up by BIOS and thus can not continue. Jumpers are fine, this happens to two HDD's both from different computers, one used to have XP on it the other has just been a slave drive. It happens in three computers and when ever I use any of the other HDD's I have it works fine. Jumpers are fine and cables are sweet if you need any further information just ask, Thanks in advance
How many track in an HDD surface?
I depends on the size of the hard drive. Some test programs and some BIOS's will state the number of cylinders.
How do you disable SMART in BIOS?
1. Enter BIOS, clicking Del on POST. 2. Enter Advanced BIOS Features. 3. Enter HDD S.M.A.R.T capability. 4. Click on disabled. Of course, different mother boards may have different functions organization; it is necessary to read the specific instructions manual.
Computer won't boot says Boot Failure press any key to continue?
I have that problem too. 1st check your SATA n' power cable to HDD, okay? Then go to BIOS n' see if your HDD is being detected, yes or no? Even after that it does not show your HDD, try to put that HDD in your friends PC. If it worked then problem with wires. Replace SATA n' power cable with new one. If even in his computer it gave error than you have to buy a new HDD.
What is BIOS chip what information does it store how do you find out the bios id of your system?
bios is a banana. it stored info by the power of bananas and you find out by throwing a banana at your computer system
How can you decide which hdd to boot from when you have an OS on each hdd?
If both of the oses are windows oses you can use the MBR (Master Boot Record)to choose the OS you want to boot from or in your BIOS settings you can choose for it to automatically boot from a specific hard drive or partition(section of the hard drive).
Where can i find my computer's original bios file?
In your computer BIOS-chip or in the manufature website.
How do you find the BIOS version of your video card?
You can find the BIOS version of your video card by pressing DEL immediately your computer starts.
Where do you find virtual memory?
It is Memory temporary stored on your HDD, so if you don't have much space free you should find your computer slowing down. You can find it in your HDD (well just replacing it), otherwise its not physical
Is the JVC HDD camcorder big or small?
I think its small but if you research different websites and ask around you may find out. If you research JVC HDD you can find pictures and reviews about the product.
