> Many G4 Macs can have the "48-bit LBA Property" added persistently (that > is, semi-permanently) to their PRAMs. > > Sure, once the PRAM is cleared, the property reverts to 24-bit mode. > > However, as long as the PRAM is NOT cleared, perhaps for many years, the > property is available, and this means that ANY sized drive can be > supported, even for booting. > > However, it is ALWAYS better to play safe and partition each drive into a > partition which is 131,072 MB, with the remainder being partitioned as > desired. > > The 131,072 MB partition may also be sub-partitioned, just so no > sub-partition straddles the 131,072 MB line.
Thanks. Interesting. Am I to understand, then, that it is advisable to do both of the above when attempting to install a HD larger than 128 GB in a Sawtooth Power Mac G4, and that the partitioning is necessary only IF you "force" recognition of the larger HD? Not that I would know how to add the "48-bit LBA Property" (or anything) to the PRAM... Sean -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
