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428568, ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?
Posted by jimbob, Thu Oct-26-06 01:46 PM
Any ideas how to install a HDD in IBM Aptiva 2176 ?
BIOS doesn't see it as installed and has no option to manually enter the size/cylinder heads etc.
When I click out of BIOS I get a graphic on screen indicating to load a floppy and press F1 .... ????
I hate these old computers but just trying to help someone get it up for the kids.
Jim.
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428604, RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?
Posted by LilJoe, Thu Oct-26-06 04:45 PM
What brand of hard drive are you trying to get the bios to recognize?
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428618, RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?
Posted by Horatio, Thu Oct-26-06 06:02 PM
Quote: BIOS doesn't see it as installed and has no option to manually enter the size/cylinder heads etc.
Post the model no. of the computer.
Edit: I'm sorry, you already did that.
Probably won't get it to see more than 8 gigs if I remember right.
You may be able to get a BIOS update from IBM which will allow you to overcome the drive size barrier, but if not, I would avoid using drive overlay software. Too many problems asscociated with that route.
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428680, RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?
Posted by jimbob, Thu Oct-26-06 11:57 PM
The HDD that is in it is 1.6gig and I have a Quantum 6 gig to replace it so no worry as IBM for that model does allow 8gig...
But I can't find any info on how to have it recognize as installed?? Or BIOS updates.
x( I hate these old machines :(
Jim.
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428770, RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?
Posted by therube, Fri Oct-27-06 02:13 PM
Number of possibilities noted in the first link.
Deskstar 5 EIDE hard disk drive - Overview
Maximum hard disk drive size matrix - Aptiva
IBM: aptiva 2176
Aptiva - 2134/2176 Diagnostics - Index of symptoms, messages, error codes, and beeps
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428789, RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?
Posted by LilJoe, Fri Oct-27-06 03:45 PM
I still wonder what brand of hard drive the 1.6 gig is. If it's a WD, could be something as simple as a fouled up jumper.
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