> > Note that if you are running Windows 95 or later, then the OS is
> > bypassing the BIOS to see your HD.
>
> I'm using LINUX.
Linux will also bypass the BIOS.
> > If so, you still don't know for sure of your BIOS can handle this
drive.
>
> I know for sure that the BIOS is supporting the drive because it shows it
in
> the "System Information" menu with the correct size, etc..
This is a menu in the BIOS? If so, then OK.
> It does very much, because AFAIK if the drive isn't recorgnized by the
BIOS
> it's not possible to boot from it.
No, this is false. I'm running a 560X with a drive that is too big for the
BIOS, it boots fine.
- David R.
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