First post, by Robin4
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Hello all,
Iam want to install an 800MB harddrive in a 386 system. Because i think it would give me a lot of space to install games and software on. (It doesnt have to be period correct)
I know about the 528 drive limitation on basic controller boards. also about the 4096 cilinder limitation.
I also found on the internet that a bigger drive then 528MB will disable the 32-bit drive support on windows 3.1
I have some controller ISA cards with LBA bios on them, so it isnt a problem to support bigger drivers then 528MB. Then i also can consider to install windows 3.11 instead of 3.1
Now i have some question about this topic..
1. If i want to use a bigger harddrive then 528MB is it possible to use it on a regular controller, and instead of using the whole drive as one, making 2 seperate partitions so it could use the drive on a basic controller? Or would the drive be regconized.
2. Does windows 3.11 also have that limitation that it cant use a bigger drive then 528MB, so 32-bit support would be disabled. And is there a way to overcome this problem?
3. Would a 800MB give more problems on a 386 machine, so would could i espect?
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