download later Win 98 fdisk
http://download.microsoft.com/download/.../Update/8266R/W98/EN-US/263044USA8.EXE
which will format to 127 GB ACTUAL (
FAT32)
use at least two partitions none of which exceed 127GB
note this is not 48 bit LBA, only "large" so you must say no to this option anyplace it shows and disable it in BIOS/Win XP OS registry.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q263044
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303013
In other words, you are not setting up a 48bit LBA system HDD, rather 2 127GB limit "Large" drives
Quote from Seagate:
Download the new FDISK.EXE fix (English) here or go to their support page
FORMAT.COM
The FORMAT program that ships with Windows 98 has a drive size calculation problem because of some 16-bit values internally to calculate the size of the drive. Some of these variables overflow when the drive size is equal to or larger than 64GB and then display the drive size minus 64GB.
This is a display, or cosmetic, issue only. The drive will be formatted to its full capacity. Microsoft has not released an updated program to correct this flaw.
SCANDISK & DEFRAG
The Windows 98SE ScanDisk and Defrag utilities are 16-bit programs. Because of this and limitations of the FAT32 file system, they will not function on partitions greater than 127GB. There are no fixes available from Microsoft for this limitation.
Although you can partiton a disk up to 137GB, it is recommended that you create partitions smaller than 127GB so that they can be managed by the native Windows 98SE ScanDisk and Defrag utilities.
60GB Hard Drive Checklist
[X] If your BIOS supports this size drive, no additional steps should be necessary.
80GB & 120GB Hard Drive Checklist
[ ] Download and use the updated FDISK.EXE utility program from Microsoft.
[ ] Use the Windows 98 FORMAT.COM utility program. Note that while the prgram is running
it will display an incorrect size for your partition. After it has finished, the summary screen will show the correct size that was formatted.
Tip: Formatting large hard drives is extremely slow. If you have a disk setup utility that came with your new hard drive, use it instead of FORMAT.COM. This can save you HOURS of waiting.
160GB & Larger Hard Drive Checklist
[ ] Download and use the updated FDISK.EXE utility program from Microsoft.
Keep your partiton size for the Primary partiton that is to be used for drive C: to 127GB or less.
[ ] Use the Windows 98 FORMAT.COM utility program. Note that while the prgram is running it will display an incorrect size for your partition. After it has finished, the summary screen will show the correct size that was formatted.
Tip: Formatting large hard drives is extremely slow. If you have a disk setup utility that came with your new hard drive, use it instead of FORMAT.COM. This can save you HOURS of waiting.
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http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/wi...-use-larger-then-32GB-FAT32-Partitions
