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justy
post Mar 28 2005, 12:30 PM
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So Im buying a 160gb Hard Drive for an IBM 300PL pc. I was wondering, how could i find out if the bios or whatever will support it and i will get the full 160gb?
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post Mar 29 2005, 07:59 PM
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This is a scsi system right? If so you should be able to use the 160 GB with no problem


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post Mar 30 2005, 11:03 AM
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Well, Its already arrived so no matter.. Thanks
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post Mar 31 2005, 01:23 AM
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If it does not support the full 160gb, partition it into 2 drives (example 120gb/40gb). You may run into a 137gb max on the older system. Besides you should have a second drive/partition for your data in case you have to clean install. You would not want to lose your MP3s or pictures would you. Just a thought.



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