Q: Hi guys! I have just a few things to install, Im working with my mother in laws computer and it is a WD 20GB and 8GB only recognizes the bios, this is a BIOS problem? I guess it is, I also have a 128 MB DIMM in and takes it only from the 31MB Dimm, much to my amazement I found in the online manual will be read only 64 MB of DIMM if I understand correctly, can anyone give advice that does not involve flashing the bios? Me am not experienced enough yet to do . is still on my first flash failed .: o
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Re:more info (http://powerjoe.tripod.com/accessmethods.html)
In order to repartition your drive without deleting your existing config and data, you'll need to:
1. Flash the BIOS
2. Use a tool like PartitionMagic
Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll have to reformat.
-PJ
Re:I'm trying to do it without losing all the data since I've already loaded windows on C:(primary dos partion) and most programs on D:(extended)
Re:You won't be going into the bios…use the utility and re-partition the drive.
Re:That's what I figured…I'm only using 1 128mb dimm, no simms, it's only got one dimm slot(think it will only recognize 1 64 mb dimm according to the online manual)..I wonder if now I try to go into the bios with the Western Digital utility if that might fix it even though I've already recognized and partitioned 8 gb of the 20 gb? Any suggestions..?
Re:Virtually all hard drive manufacturers have software specifically designed to overcome bios limitations preventing detection/usage of larger hard drives. Get Western Digital's version called "Lifeguard Tools" free here:
http://www.westerndigital.com/service/ftp/dlgtools/dlgmaker.exe
Re:8GB limit and you will have to take note of the settings the bios uses if and when you upgrade to a new motherboard. Because the new motherboard will see the drive correctly and all will be lost. Get 64MB DIMMS, does it take 2? Been tryin to get to aopen but can't.
Though you don't want to, a bios upgrade is suggested.
Re:Linkified (http://www.aopen.com.tw/products/mb/ap5vm.htm )
Sounds like the motherboard will only go up to 8 gigs which is normal for an old board. Are you using SIMMs and DIMMs in the computer or just the DIMM?
Only thing I'd recommend is flashing the BIOS, but you don't wanna do that…. 
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