---------- Original message ---------- Subject: Re: Using HD > 128GB in G4 Macs! Date: Saturday, 09. April 2011 From: Valter Prahlad <[email protected]> To: [email protected] > >> I wonder... if I'll use the script and enable the 48bit LBA, I think > >> Disk Utility will then show the unused portion of the drive. > > > > No. > > Actually, it does. :-) > (I'm on a PowerMac G4 DA with 10.4.11 - 250MB WD HD) > > After using the script (and rebooting), Disk Utility shows (in the > Partition tab) a new 104,89GB "free space" area... > but I can't do anything with it. :-/ > (perhaps because that's the boot drive)
That's what I meant. Even though the disk size is reported correctly (>128 GB) – also in System Profiler BTW – Disk Utility won't let you add a partition because it will stick to what's written in the APM. And the APM (Apple Partition Map) shows only 128 GB. I guess this is primarily a safety feature, so it's good that way. > > But you may be able to create a partition in the remainder of the space > > when you boot into Leopard¹s installation application and try the Disk > > Utility from there you'll have to use the OF hack for this to work. > > Booting from Tiger install disk, yes, Disk Utility lets me select the "free > space" and the "Partition" button is enabled. Brilliant! :-D Thanks for that confirmation! I wasn't 100% sure of this, but I believe I once also added a partition this way using Leopard's install disc. Anyway, that's a valuable (and now confirmed) piece of information. > But... now I'm afraid that partitioning the "new" disk area could alter the > existing partitions (I like them, I already have 5 partitions on my boot > disk :-). > I know it shouldn't happen... It won't happen. > ... but better safe than sorry! ;-D > > So I'll take the time to do some heavy backup, before partitioning the new > HD space. That's always a good idea. Thanks for your feedback! Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- 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 [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
