capacity limit
How does the Capacity Limit Get Determined?
| Type | Description | Resolving method |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 GB | imit Systems operating under DOS use a file structure known as FAT. The set unit of Cluster in use in DOS or WAindows95 is limited to 216. Cluster supports up to 32K and the barrier that it causes. |
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| 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 |
