[TechAssist] Re: Compaq 7400 computer setup
- From: Larry <schntv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 02 May 2002 10:32:25 -0400
Thank you Clint,
this is a compaq 7478 using windows ME 2000.
HD is Maxtor diamond 5400 , 80 gig.
mb is Camaro, VIA chip set.
cant find a bios like most computers.
just says auto detect.
we have a compaq boot able CD, with advanced setup, but didn't
seem to help.
we tried the maxtor easy cd install and compaq disk un-does it
when we try to install the programs.
now tried to f-dish, and it says no patricians, even though 2
are their, and formats to 12 gig.
any help appreciated,
Larry
"OrpheusComputing.com Repair" wrote:
>
> Larry, need a bit more info......what is the brand and model
> # of the motherboard and brand/model # of the hard drive?
> What OS are you using? When you go to 'auto detect hard
> drives' in the BIOS is it seen properly there?
>
> Depending on the model # of the board, you could look for a
> BIOS upgrade for it if the HD is NOT seen correctly in the
> area I mentioned above. IF it IS seen correctly, your BIOS
> is fine. Depending on the brand of the HD, their proprietary
> setup floppies are defective. In many if not most cases,
> they will tell you your mobo doesn't support a particular HD
> when they DO. Again, depending on the brand of HD, and if
> you're using their floppy to install/format it, never go to
> the quick installation area. Always go to 'advanced disk
> setup' (IBM, Maxtor, Western Digital, et al, have this area)
> and set the HD up from there, and it WILL see the HD
> correctly and set it up correctly IF, IF, your mobo's BIOS
> can support it.
>
> If the HD is NOT seen correctly in 'auto detect hard drives',
> you need to get the model# of the mobo, then go to THEIR
> website and not Compaq's to see if there is a Bios update.
> In most cases you can do this IF the mobo is an OEM version
> of a retailer's board. In some cases, the boards are of
> proprietary nature and you can only use a Compaq BIOS update
> (I would have to see the board to be able to tell for sure if
> the board's manufacturer BIOS update would work).
>
> If your mobo WILL see a HD that large, Win95 won't see a HD
> that large and I don't think win98 can either. I Can't find
> the info on that now, 98 MIGHT but I seem to remember it does
> not. If this is the OS you are using, you are going to have
> to partition it to be able to use it, or else use a
> controller card. I recommend against using any "EZ BIOS"
> (used by Maxtor, IBM, WD, etc.) unless you absolutely must
> because that can slow boot times down a good bit. Like I
> mentioned above, they will tell you that you MUST use it even
> when you don't, this is why you need to go into the advanced
> disk installation area.
>
> You can also use FDISK to create some non default cluster
> sizes and this might enable you to use the entire 80gb
> partition in older OS'. Be sure you are formatting using
> FAT32 and use LBA. Of course if you are using win95A, you
> can't do this. I believe 95B has FAT32 support.
>
> Without knowing more about your OS and other info asked
> above, I can't give you anymore exact information.
> -Clint
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Simpson" <res050hb@xxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 1:18 AM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Compaq 7400 computer setup
>
> Compaq? Dell? Gateway?Tech?All one sentence?Build your own
> from scratch,save
> money,know what you have.You should have a HOTROD if you know
> how to follow
> directions.As for the 80g drive,use EZBIOS if you must,Yes
> you can fool
> them.
> Mark Simpson
> Mark Electronics
> 104 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr,Blvd
> Plant City,FL 33566
> (813)717-9700
> res050hb@xxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary McCartney" <number63@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:14 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Compaq 7400 computer setup
>
> >
> > I was just watching " The Screen Savers" on Tech TV and Leo
> Laporte
> > basically said the same thing about Compaq's service not
> being up to par
> > and that he recommends Dell.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Gary McCartney
> >
> > McCartney Electronics
> > 7134 Fife Rd, RR 7
> > Guelph Ontario Canada N1H 6J4
> > Fax: (519)821-1530
> > email: number63@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "David J. Williams" wrote:
> > >
> > > I agree, i have a compaq laptop, that i use for the
> Direcway Satellite
> > > Internet installations, and it messed up, it is only 3
> years old.
> Compaq
> > > wouldn't help me out, and one of there guys actually
> admitted that if i
> sent
> > > it to a repair facility (Radio Shack) That they would
> automatically say
> it
> > > isn't worth repair. And compaq's Factory service
> facility, only works
> on
> > > them in warranty. Compaq is not going to get another
> dime from me. I
> just
> > > recently ordered a Dell, i have heard good things about
> them, We will
> see!!
> > >
> > > David
> > > Northway T.V.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of al
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 3:47 PM
> > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Compaq 7400 computer setup
> > >
> > > However, surprise surprise, COMPAC can upgrade their
> machines for big
> > > bucks.I can't understand why ANYBODY would
> > > pay their prices for their support and quality,or lack
> of!lol al
> > >
> > > alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Al Leatherman
> > > Mine Hill, NJ 07803
> > > 973-361-5796
> > > WWW.ALS-TV.NET
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "William Ed Miller" <prototech@xxxxxxx>
> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 3:18 PM
> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Compaq 7400 computer setup
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I know this is not a complete answer, but Compaq
> computers have
> > > > "very tight integration", as it's called. Some would
> say they do
> > > > that deliberately... the main reason many people stay
> away from
> > > > them and from Packard Bell.
> > > >
> > > > They sometimes won't... *ahem*... accept upgrades very
> well and
> > > > this model may not accept an 80GB HDD.
> > > >
> > > > I would suggest the Usenet newsgroups. You can search
> with terms
> > > > such as Compaq, 7400, upgrade, etc. at
> http://groups.google.com.
> > > >
> > > > Good luck.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > William E. Miller, ASEET IN
> > > > prototech@xxxxxxx
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Larry <schntv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Date: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 1:37 PM
> > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Compaq 7400 computer setup
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >can anyone tell me how to set up the bios for a new
> hard
> > > > >drive.
> > > > >Compaq wants 35 bucks min to talk.
> > > > >installed a 80 gig but it formats as a 12 gig.
> > > > >Thank you,
> > > > >Larry
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >--
> > > > >Schneider TV & Electronic Inc.
> > > > >5415 N. Wooster ave.
> > > > >Dover, Ohio 44622 www.geocities.com/schntv2000/
> > > > >330-343-0768 FCC. first class & Extra class
> K8WLY
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