I want to upgrade my HDD...

[con4n007]

I'm planning on upgrading my 40G HDD onto 200G HDD...

The problem is, some people tell me that old motherboard doesn't support HDD bigger than 120G (I got 120G HDD and it works).

I dont wanna buy the thing that I can't use on my PC, because the shops wont refund my money if it doesn't work (show only 120G, not 200G on my PC)

Can you tell me whether my PC support 200G HDD or not based on the details?

Basically, I use Intel Pentium P4 2,40Ghz with Windows XP Pro SP1

Thanks

Anyway, I use SiSoft SANDRA 2004 for this details...

one shop and one person told me that upgrading my windows SP1 to SP2 will handle it.... is it true?

< Mainboard >

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

MP Support: No

Model: D845EBG2

Version: AAA82888-206

Serial Number: AZ2B30411485

< Chipset 1 >

Model: Intel Corporation 82845E Brookdale Host-Hub

Interface Bridge (E0-step)

Bus(es): X-Bus AGP PCI IMB USB i2c/SMBus

Front Side Bus Speed: 4x 133MHz (532MHz data rate)

Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory:4x 133MHz / 2x 133MHz

Width: 64-bit

IO Queue Depth: 12 request(s)

< Chipset 1 Hub Interface >

Type: Hub-Interface

Version: 1.50

Number of Ports: 1

Width: 8-bit

Full Duplex: Yes

Multiplier: 1/1x

<< Processor 1 >>

< Processor >

Model: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 2.40GHz

Speed: 2.40GHz

Performance Rating: PR2641 (estimated)

Type: Standard

Package: FC µPGA478

Rated Speed/FSB: 2400MHz / 4x 133MHz

Multiplier: 18/1x

Minimum/Maximum Multiplier: 0/1x / 18/1x

Generation: G7

Name: P4N (Northwood) Pentium 4 1.6-3.4GHz 1.5-1.6V

Revision/Stepping: 2 / 4 (9)

Stepping Mask: B0

Microcode: MU0F240B

Core Voltage Rating: 1.500V

Maximum Physical / Virtual Add:36-bit / 32-bit

Part Number: To Be Filled By O.E.M.

Asset Tag: To Be Filled By O.E.M.

Serial Number: To Be Filled By O.E.M.

< Co-Processor (FPU) >

Type: Built-in

Revision/Stepping: 2 / 4 (9)

< Processor Cache(s) >

Internal Data Cache: 8kB Synchronous Write-Thru (4-way sectored,

64 byte line size)

Internal Trace Cache: 12kB Synchronous Write-Thru (8-way, 64 byte

line size)

L2 On-board Cache: 512kB ECC Synchronous ATC (8-way sectored, 64

byte line size)

L2 Cache Multiplier: 1/1x (2401MHz)

< Upgradeability >

Socket/Slot: J2E1

Upgrade Interface: Socket 478

Supported Speed(s): 3.00GHz+

[ranger]

What is the BIOs and version?

myself I would just buy it and see, if it doesent I would then buy a pci EIDE card, there not very expensive (£10 to £15) assuming you have a pci slot free

[Boris]

Is this your board ?

Socket 478

Supports Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron processors,

Intel 845E chipset,

FSB 400/533,

Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets,

up to 2 GB system memory,

6 x PCI slots,

on board audio/video,

ATX Form Factor

http://www.baber.com/baber/411/intel_d845ebg2.htm

[Boris]

What make of H/D are you going for ?

Most major manufacturers supply utilities to enable you to use H/Ds > 137GB

E.g. Here is the Maxtor one :-

http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/Maxtor/m...s&downloadID=11

[con4n007]

http://www.baber.com/baber/411/intel_d845ebg2.htm <== yes this's my MOBO....

I'm planning on upgrading using Seagate HDD....

So, unless i use software from the manufacturer, is there any other way?

some of my friends told me that installing windows xp sp2 will do. really?

this's my BIOS details

<< System BIOS >>

< General Information >

Manufacturer: Intel Corp.

Version: PT84520A.86A.0011.P06.0209201643

Date: 09/20/2002

Plug & Play Version: 1.00

SMBIOS/DMI Version: 2.30

(EE)PROM Size: 512kB (4Mbit)

< General Capabilities >

Can be Updated/Flashed: Yes

Can be Shadowed: Yes

Is Socketed: No

Supports Plug & Play: Yes

Supports ESCD: No

Supports Enhanced Disk Drive: Yes

NEC PC-98 Spec Compatible: No

< Power Management Features >

Supports APM: No

Supports ACPI: Yes

Supports Smart Battery: No

< Boot Features >

Supports Selective Booting: Yes

Supports CD/DVD Boot: Yes

Supports PCMCIA/CardBus Boot: No

Supports LS-120 Boot: Yes

Supports ZIP Boot: Yes

Supports i2o Boot: No

Supports FireWire/1394 Boot: No

Supports BIOS Boot Block: Yes

Supports Interactive Network B:Yes