Max disk /partition size

[Seagul]

Could someone advise me of the maximum disk and partion size Win2k supports
in NTFS. Also is there an easy way of checking the maximum size of disk
supported by a particular Bios - I'm using Award modular bios V6.00PG

Thanks,
Paul

 

[DL]

http://www.phoenix.com/en/products/core+system+software/other+platform+products/awardbios+6.0/
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305098
Is there a particular reason for this Q?

 

[Seagul]

The reason for asking the question was that I want to install a 200GB disk
and wasn't sure if this size would be supported in Win2k.

Paul

 

[Peter Forster [MVP]]

Hello Paul!

The reason for asking the question was that I want to install a 200GB
disk and wasn't sure if this size would be supported in Win2k.

If you are not up to date, you may have problems.

Study this article:
48-Bit LBA Support for ATAPI Disk Drives in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=305098

 

[Seagul]

Thanks Peter,
I have sp4 installed and I have made the necessary mods suggested in MKBA
305098, now I just have to check to see if my Bios (Award v6.00) supports
200Gb drives.

Paul

 

[DL]

According to the link I posted earlier
'supports drives greater the 8.4gb'
That would tend to indicate a v.old bios, so you maybe out of luck

Thanks Peter,
I have sp4 installed and I have made the necessary mods suggested in MKBA
305098, now I just have to check to see if my Bios (Award v6.00) supports
200Gb drives.

Paul