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November 6th, 2003 11:00

48-bit LBA compatible BIOS

I want to install a 200 GB WD HD in my Dell 8250. After reading Microsoft KBA 303013 here, http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303013 , I know I need to update my Windows XP according to this article. What I don't know is how to find out if my AO1 BIOS I now have is compatible with this 48-bit LBA, which is required to use a hard drive that exceeds 137 GB. If not compatible what BIOS do I need? Thanks for your help.  Doogie

System Information:
Dell Dimension 8250
Processor-Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4CPU 2.40GHz
Memory-768MB (RIMM1 128MB)(RIMM2 128MB)(RIMM3 256MB)(RIMM4 256MB)
Network Card-Intel(R) PRO/100M (DSL Service)
CD R/RW- LG-GCE-8400B
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition-5.1.2600-SP1
Bios- Dell-Version A01
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801BA Bus Master
Hard Drive-ST3120023A (111.79-GB) NTFS
Video-64MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420
Sound-Creative SB Live! Series(WMD)
Belkin-IEEE 1394 card