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Aptiva - How To determine hard disk size in BIOS

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1. Power-on computer. When you see the large blue "IBM" on the screen, press the F1 key. This will take you to the IBM SurePath Setup Utility.

2. The first option "System Information" should be highlighted. Press the "Enter" key.

3. This will bring up the "System Information" screen. Part way down the list you will find "Hard Disk Drive 1". This listing will show the size of the hard drive in megabytes.

4. To leave the SurePath Setup Utility, press "Esc" twice, and then the "Enter" key.

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Hard Drives, BIOS

Date Created

29-12-97

Last Updated

08-12-98

Revision Date

07-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2134, 2136, 2137, 2138, 2140, 2142, 2144, 2159, 2161, 2162, 2168, 2176

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