[clue-tech] Compaq Armada 3500

[Bill Smith]

There doesn't seem to be anyway to boot from a USB (No option in the BIOS) and when I boot from a cd (linux) I can see the whole 20 gig drive, but I think there is what's called a "wrap around" effect when it tries to write files to the hdd. It see's 8.4 gig multiple times, too many cylinders. It's over my head but I'm going to try the drive overlay software hp recommends if I can get the fan fixed on my parts machine. Bill
 
> Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:17:43 -0700
> From: anselmi at anselmi.us
> To: clue-tech at cluedenver.org
> Subject: Re: [clue-tech] Compaq Armada 3500
> 
> Bill Smith wrote:
> >
> > I was asked to post my fix. The BIOS evidently has an 8.4 gig hdd limit, because I was able to
> > get a 6.5 gig hdd installed and running with the diag partition and puppy linux without too much
> > trouble.
> 
> Linux doesn't use the BIOS or have such a limit. So if you booted off a CD you'd be able to use a 
> larger hard drive I think. You might only need GRUB on the CD, or at most the kernel/initrd.
> 
> Or if you have USB et. al. booting off a small drive would allow you to use a bigger one.
> 
> Dave
> 
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