Find the answer to your Linux question:
Results 1 to 7 of 7
im trying to re format the hard drive that linux was on because i got a new machine to play with...now i cant get the D#$# thing formated to read ...
Enjoy an ad free experience by logging in. Not a member yet? Register.
  1. 05-28-2005 #1
    cpucrazy13
    cpucrazy13 is offline
    Just Joined!
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    26

    removing linux ..help

    im trying to re format the hard drive that linux was on because i got a new machine to play with...now i cant get the D#$# thing formated to read the whole 120 gig driv it will only read 32 some gig i tried to delete the partitions but it still wont see the full size ,i eaven tried dynamic drive over lay from my hard disk installation disc....any help...thanks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 05-28-2005 #2
    retired1af
    retired1af is offline
    Linux Engineer
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Where my hat is
    Posts
    766
    What is the date of your BIOS and will it recognize LBA?
    Registered Linux user #384279
    Vector Linux SOHO 7
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 05-28-2005 #3
    cpucrazy13
    cpucrazy13 is offline
    Just Joined!
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    26
    yes it regonizes LBA ,it probably somthin im just missing somewhere
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 05-28-2005 #4
    retired1af
    retired1af is offline
    Linux Engineer
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Where my hat is
    Posts
    766
    It sounds as if you're hitting a limitation from the older BIOS settings. Make sure the drive is set to recognize LBA within your BIOS.
    Registered Linux user #384279
    Vector Linux SOHO 7
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 05-28-2005 #5
    cpucrazy13
    cpucrazy13 is offline
    Just Joined!
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    26
    the LBA is set and still know lick ,i think im going to try to do a low level format to wipe the drive clean...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 05-28-2005 #6
    rong
    rong is offline
    Linux Engineer rong's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    California
    Posts
    803
    Quote Originally Posted by cpucrazy13
    the LBA is set and still know lick ,i think im going to try to do a low level format to wipe the drive clean...
    If you don't resolve post your hardware specifics,. You said you got a "new machine" but what is it?
    registered Linux user #388382

    Have you checked here first?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 05-28-2005 #7
    puntmuts
    puntmuts is offline
    Linux Enthusiast puntmuts's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Republic Banana
    Posts
    562
    I would advice to use a tool the vendor probably has on it's website. Some vendors do, some don't . Low level format should not be needed nowadays, so be carefull with it. How are you to accessing your drive ? Some drives have a jumper setting for the 32 GB for compability reasons. Are you sure they are set the right way ?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules