Hard drive Size & Configuration; Vista

Running Vista Home Prem 32bit SP1. Questions;

* What is the largest Hard drive Size my OS will support? I have considered
getting a 1.5 Terebyte Internal SATA drive....

* Came across several articles regarding speeding up Hard drive Performance.
To do so, open Device Mgr, go to Hard drive's "Properties" click on
"Policies" Tab, place check Mark in "Enable write caching on the Disk" &
"Enable advanced performance". I have 2 Internal hard drives. When I open
the Properites on my C:\ drive...it reads "This device does not allow its
write cache settings to be Modified"....Why??????
The 2nd Internal Hard drive will allow these changes....Why??????

The question isn't what is the largest HD the OS will support..but what is
the largest HD your mobo controllers
will support. A HD can always be partitioned to the maximum size an
operating system can support.Vista will see and support 1.5TB
drives.
Write caching on the primary system drive is discouraged due to the fact
that it "caches" whatever your working on,whatever
system files are working on..and if you shut down before the write is
completed you have lost it....
As I understand it...it sits in cache until there is a spare time frame to
write to disk.
peter

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"denmarfl" <> wrote in message
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> Running Vista Home Prem 32bit SP1. Questions;
>
> * What is the largest Hard drive Size my OS will support? I have
> considered
> getting a 1.5 Terebyte Internal SATA drive....
>
> * Came across several articles regarding speeding up Hard drive
> Performance.
> To do so, open Device Mgr, go to Hard drive's "Properties" click on
> "Policies" Tab, place check Mark in "Enable write caching on the Disk" &
> "Enable advanced performance". I have 2 Internal hard drives. When I
> open
> the Properites on my C:\ drive...it reads "This device does not allow its
> write cache settings to be Modified"....Why??????
> The 2nd Internal Hard drive will allow these changes....Why??????

Thanks; Hmmmm....I wonder if you connect a battery Packup....if Vista would
see that...and allow the primary system drive to be modified. The articles I
read did suggest that your system be connected to Power Bckup device.

"peter" wrote:

> The question isn't what is the largest HD the OS will support..but what is
> the largest HD your mobo controllers
> will support. A HD can always be partitioned to the maximum size an
> operating system can support.Vista will see and support 1.5TB
> drives.
> Write caching on the primary system drive is discouraged due to the fact
> that it "caches" whatever your working on,whatever
> system files are working on..and if you shut down before the write is
> completed you have lost it....
> As I understand it...it sits in cache until there is a spare time frame to
> write to disk.
> peter
>
> --
> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate
> or disruptive,please ignore it.
> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain
> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-)
>
> "denmarfl" <> wrote in message
> news:BBC11905-C5E6-4BB0-9D38-...
> > Running Vista Home Prem 32bit SP1. Questions;
> >
> > * What is the largest Hard drive Size my OS will support? I have
> > considered
> > getting a 1.5 Terebyte Internal SATA drive....
> >
> > * Came across several articles regarding speeding up Hard drive
> > Performance.
> > To do so, open Device Mgr, go to Hard drive's "Properties" click on
> > "Policies" Tab, place check Mark in "Enable write caching on the Disk" &
> > "Enable advanced performance". I have 2 Internal hard drives. When I
> > open
> > the Properites on my C:\ drive...it reads "This device does not allow its
> > write cache settings to be Modified"....Why??????
> > The 2nd Internal Hard drive will allow these changes....Why??????
>
>

.....What is Mobo Controller...how would I determine how large a drive it will
support?

"peter" wrote:

> The question isn't what is the largest HD the OS will support..but what is
> the largest HD your mobo controllers
> will support. A HD can always be partitioned to the maximum size an
> operating system can support.Vista will see and support 1.5TB
> drives.
> Write caching on the primary system drive is discouraged due to the fact
> that it "caches" whatever your working on,whatever
> system files are working on..and if you shut down before the write is
> completed you have lost it....
> As I understand it...it sits in cache until there is a spare time frame to
> write to disk.
> peter
>
> --
> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate
> or disruptive,please ignore it.
> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain
> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-)
>
> "denmarfl" <> wrote in message
> news:BBC11905-C5E6-4BB0-9D38-...
> > Running Vista Home Prem 32bit SP1. Questions;
> >
> > * What is the largest Hard drive Size my OS will support? I have
> > considered
> > getting a 1.5 Terebyte Internal SATA drive....
> >
> > * Came across several articles regarding speeding up Hard drive
> > Performance.
> > To do so, open Device Mgr, go to Hard drive's "Properties" click on
> > "Policies" Tab, place check Mark in "Enable write caching on the Disk" &
> > "Enable advanced performance". I have 2 Internal hard drives. When I
> > open
> > the Properites on my C:\ drive...it reads "This device does not allow its
> > write cache settings to be Modified"....Why??????
> > The 2nd Internal Hard drive will allow these changes....Why??????
>
>

Motherboard Controler eg sata/ide etc
Also dependent on the Bios
See your motherboard manual or site for info

"denmarfl" <> wrote in message
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> ....What is Mobo Controller...how would I determine how large a drive it
> will
> support?
>
> "peter" wrote:
>
>> The question isn't what is the largest HD the OS will support..but what
>> is
>> the largest HD your mobo controllers
>> will support. A HD can always be partitioned to the maximum size an
>> operating system can support.Vista will see and support 1.5TB
>> drives.
>> Write caching on the primary system drive is discouraged due to the fact
>> that it "caches" whatever your working on,whatever
>> system files are working on..and if you shut down before the write is
>> completed you have lost it....
>> As I understand it...it sits in cache until there is a spare time frame
>> to
>> write to disk.
>> peter
>>
>> --
>> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate
>> or disruptive,please ignore it.
>> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain
>> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-)
>>
>> "denmarfl" <> wrote in message
>> news:BBC11905-C5E6-4BB0-9D38-...
>> > Running Vista Home Prem 32bit SP1. Questions;
>> >
>> > * What is the largest Hard drive Size my OS will support? I have
>> > considered
>> > getting a 1.5 Terebyte Internal SATA drive....
>> >
>> > * Came across several articles regarding speeding up Hard drive
>> > Performance.
>> > To do so, open Device Mgr, go to Hard drive's "Properties" click on
>> > "Policies" Tab, place check Mark in "Enable write caching on the Disk"
>> > &
>> > "Enable advanced performance". I have 2 Internal hard drives. When I
>> > open
>> > the Properites on my C:\ drive...it reads "This device does not allow
>> > its
>> > write cache settings to be Modified"....Why??????
>> > The 2nd Internal Hard drive will allow these changes....Why??????
>>
>>
>

mobo = MOtherBOard. Not to be confused with mofo.

Find our who makes your motherboard. Google the motherboard brand/model to
look at the detailed specs. You can also find out by getting into your BIOS
with the 1.5TB drive plugged in. If your BIOS shows the correct size, you're
good to go.

"denmarfl" <> wrote in message
news:C3B7C014-238F-4694-9EDD-...
> ....What is Mobo Controller...how would I determine how large a drive it
> will
> support?
>
> "peter" wrote:
>
>> The question isn't what is the largest HD the OS will support..but what
>> is
>> the largest HD your mobo controllers
>> will support. A HD can always be partitioned to the maximum size an
>> operating system can support.Vista will see and support 1.5TB
>> drives.
>> Write caching on the primary system drive is discouraged due to the fact
>> that it "caches" whatever your working on,whatever
>> system files are working on..and if you shut down before the write is
>> completed you have lost it....
>> As I understand it...it sits in cache until there is a spare time frame
>> to
>> write to disk.
>> peter
>>
>> --
>> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate
>> or disruptive,please ignore it.
>> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain
>> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-)
>>
>> "denmarfl" <> wrote in message
>> news:BBC11905-C5E6-4BB0-9D38-...
>> > Running Vista Home Prem 32bit SP1. Questions;
>> >
>> > * What is the largest Hard drive Size my OS will support? I have
>> > considered
>> > getting a 1.5 Terebyte Internal SATA drive....
>> >
>> > * Came across several articles regarding speeding up Hard drive
>> > Performance.
>> > To do so, open Device Mgr, go to Hard drive's "Properties" click on
>> > "Policies" Tab, place check Mark in "Enable write caching on the Disk"
>> > &
>> > "Enable advanced performance". I have 2 Internal hard drives. When I
>> > open
>> > the Properites on my C:\ drive...it reads "This device does not allow
>> > its
>> > write cache settings to be Modified"....Why??????
>> > The 2nd Internal Hard drive will allow these changes....Why??????
>>
>>

A power backup device is for NO power to the outlet..no power to the
house/apartment.
the battery takes over
long enough for you to save your work and shut down.
peter

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"denmarfl" <> wrote in message
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> Thanks; Hmmmm....I wonder if you connect a battery Packup....if Vista
> would
> see that...and allow the primary system drive to be modified. The
> articles I
> read did suggest that your system be connected to Power Bckup device.
>
> "peter" wrote:
>
>> The question isn't what is the largest HD the OS will support..but what
>> is
>> the largest HD your mobo controllers
>> will support. A HD can always be partitioned to the maximum size an
>> operating system can support.Vista will see and support 1.5TB
>> drives.
>> Write caching on the primary system drive is discouraged due to the fact
>> that it "caches" whatever your working on,whatever
>> system files are working on..and if you shut down before the write is
>> completed you have lost it....
>> As I understand it...it sits in cache until there is a spare time frame
>> to
>> write to disk.
>> peter
>>
>> --
>> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate
>> or disruptive,please ignore it.
>> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain
>> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-)
>>
>> "denmarfl" <> wrote in message
>> news:BBC11905-C5E6-4BB0-9D38-...
>> > Running Vista Home Prem 32bit SP1. Questions;
>> >
>> > * What is the largest Hard drive Size my OS will support? I have
>> > considered
>> > getting a 1.5 Terebyte Internal SATA drive....
>> >
>> > * Came across several articles regarding speeding up Hard drive
>> > Performance.
>> > To do so, open Device Mgr, go to Hard drive's "Properties" click on
>> > "Policies" Tab, place check Mark in "Enable write caching on the Disk"
>> > &
>> > "Enable advanced performance". I have 2 Internal hard drives. When I
>> > open
>> > the Properites on my C:\ drive...it reads "This device does not allow
>> > its
>> > write cache settings to be Modified"....Why??????
>> > The 2nd Internal Hard drive will allow these changes....Why??????
>>
>>