21263 – fdisk does not see disk larger than 2Gig

Bug 21263 - fdisk does not see disk larger than 2Gig

Summary: fdisk does not see disk larger than 2Gig

Status:	RESOLVED TEST-REQUEST

Alias:	None

Product:	Gentoo Release Media
Classification:	Unclassified
Component:	Everything (show other bugs)
Hardware:	x86 Linux

Importance:	High minor (vote)
Assignee:	Gentoo Release Team

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Reported:	2003-05-19 13:22 UTC by Randy Kahle
Modified:	2005-03-25 11:25 UTC (History)
CC List:	0 users

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Description Randy Kahle 2003-05-19 13:22:34 UTC

I am using an AOpen AX5TC MB with a 233MMX CPU.
When I try to install and do the partioning, fdisk will not work with more than 2Gig of the 
HD.
If I boot with Tom's boot disk, I can use that fdisk and do the partioning, then go back to 
the Gentoo installation CD.

I

Reproducible: Always
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Do normal RC4 installation step.
2. Use fdisk on /dev/hda
3. Cannot see more than 2Gig



Expected Results:  
I expect fdisk to see the whole 6 Gig Fujitsu drive

I know this is old hardware, but it should handle this older setup.

Comment 1 Andrew Cooks (RETIRED) gentoo-dev

2003-12-06 06:20:55 UTC

Could you try a newer LiveCD and reopen this bug if the problem still exists?

Comment 2 Chris Gianelloni (RETIRED) gentoo-dev

2005-03-25 11:25:00 UTC

Moving these so we can remove the "Install CD" component from "Gentoo Linux".

I apologize to everyone for this spam, but according to the bugzilla developers,
this is the only reasonable way to do this.