Re: Problem with larger IDE drive

H.J. Lu (hjl@lucon.org)
Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:37:21 -0800 (PST)

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>
> "H.J. Lu" wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a question on large IDE drive. For IDE HD > 8.4GB, # of
> > cyliners is > 1024. The kernel always report
> >
> > CHS=1024/255/63
>
> Please define "the kernel always report": by what mechanism?

>From HDIO_GET_GEO and during the boot.

>
> For example, the HDIO_GET_GEO ioctl for my 10GB drive reports:
>
> 1247/255/63

I got 1024/255/63 from my 10GB IDE HD. I am running 2.0.36. Do you
have a patch for 2.0.36?

Thanks.

-- H.J. Lu (hjl@gnu.org)

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