High capacity HD Compatibility - [500GB – 1TG]...

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How do I confirm if my current controller and BIOS is compatible to the higher capacity drives?    Also, is there SATA II compatibility issues? Thanks,

shesagordie · Answer

How do I confirm if my current controller and BIOS is compatible to the higher capacity drives?

Also, is there SATA II compatibility issues?

Thanks,

tonylanz

Please post your computer model and the version of windows.

Bev.

tonylanz · Answer

1) Dimension 5150/E510 2) XP Pro. 3) BIOS - A02 Hope this helps.. Thanks Bev,

shesagordie · Answer

tonylanz There is no limit, you can install any currently available SATA hard drive. I hope that both you and your family, have a Happy Holiday.   :emotion-49: Bev.

tonylanz · Answer

Thanks for the quick response Bev.  Happy Holidays to you and yours' as well.. What is the difference between 'SATA' and 'SATA II'..?  Any compatibility issues..? Thanks,   --tonyl

shesagordie · Answer

Tony. There should not be any problems, as SATA-2, is backwards compatible to SATA-1. Bev.

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