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jimbobThu Oct-26-06 01:46 PM
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"? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?"


  

          

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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LilJoeThu Oct-26-06 04:45 PM
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#1. "RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?"
In response to jimbob (Reply # 0)
 Fri Oct-27-06 12:31 AM by LilJoe

  

          

What brand of hard drive are you trying to get the bios to recognize?

LilJoe

  
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HoratioThu Oct-26-06 06:02 PM
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 Thu Oct-26-06 06:03 PM by Horatio

          

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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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jimbobThu Oct-26-06 11:57 PM
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#3. "RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?"
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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.

I hate these old machines

Jim.

  
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therubeFri Oct-27-06 02:13 PM
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#4. "RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?"
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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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LilJoeFri Oct-27-06 03:45 PM
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#5. "RE: ? How to Load HDD in Old IBM Aptiva?"
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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.

LilJoe

  
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