Hello,,,,

While the original post and discussions on this TRHEAD did not specifically
answer the issue,,,,,these discussions and advise from JEFF were the KEY to
this issues' solution!!!!
As far as future research using this THREAD the rating should be at a (3) or
EXCELLANT!!!

And, the spccific BIOS in this case is:

AWARD MODULAR BIOS V4.51PG
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
AWARD PLUG & PLAY BIOS EXTENSION V1.0A
COPYRIGHT 1997
12/05/97-i440LX-ITE8679-2A69JH2BC-00

This issue is resolved and is a DONE DEAL!!!!

Jerry


"Jerry" wrote:

Hello Jeff,,,,,

OK and thanks again for your time, advise, and help!!!!

FYI,,,,,,I have been messing around with several different BIOS's (PHOENIX,
AMI, AWARD, etc.) and some provide an AUTO detection via a statement at the
bottom of the BIOS screen (F4 to auto detect). And, some allow the manual
setting of the CYL/HEAD/SECTOR----all post 1994.

So it appears indeed ",,,, that many older BIOSes have their peculiarities
when the MODE is set,,,,". !!!!!!

As far as this issue is related it is a done deal!!!! And, THANKS again!!!!

Jerry




"Jeff Richards" wrote:

Thanks for letting us know that you got it sorted out.

I haven't heard of that particular arrangement before, but I do know that
many older BIOSes have their peculiarities when it comes to dealing with
'large' hard disk drives.

Glad to be of help in getting you started on the right research path.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)