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[hogfan]

Ok, I backed everything up on my PC and reformatted the 160 GB HDD with the Evolution X format utility so I could get one big F: drive using Xecuter2 4981.06 bios.  However, when I go into Avalaunch's filemanager the following partion information is displayed:

C: - 499 mb
D: - 0
E: - 4881 mb
F: - 144959 mb
X: - 749 mb
Y: - 749 mb
Z: - 749 mb

This totals up to 152586 mb

To convert it to gb I divide by 1024, and that comes out to about 149 GB!  Where are the other 10 - 11 gigs!?  Any help extremely appreciated.  I want to get this set up right before I copy all of my stuff back over to the XBOX.  The HDD is 160 gigs. I want access to all of the space!

[tekneakz]

some companies round up to the closest size that's popular, did you zero the drive first? also, try using xbtool and edit the bios to make partition 6 take rest of the drive, then save and flash w/ those bios. just an idea, i dont know what would be not making the space show.

[hogfan]

Ok, how do I "zero" my drive?  I just backed everything up like I said and the booted from Evolution X boot disc and re-ran the "Install New Drive" format utility.  And yes, rounding up or down is common, but not by 10 -11 gigs.  They might roung 157.4 gigs or something to 160, but not a 149.  I think I need to low-level format an zero my drive.  How can I do this?  If I must I could use Ziki's HDD preparer, but I'd rather use EVoX as I wouldn't have to open my Xbox or PC case.

[hogfan]

[Exobex]

QUOTE (hogfan @ Feb 27 2004, 05:54 PM)

Ok, I backed everything up on my PC and reformatted the 160 GB HDD with the Evolution X format utility so I could get one big F: drive using Xecuter2 4981.06 bios.  However, when I go into Avalaunch's filemanager the following partion information is displayed: C: - 499 mb D: - 0 E: - 4881 mb F: - 144959 mb X: - 749 mb Y: - 749 mb Z: - 749 mb This totals up to 152586 mb To convert it to gb I divide by 1024, and that comes out to about 149 GB!  Where are the other 10 - 11 gigs!?  Any help extremely appreciated.  I want to get this set up right before I copy all of my stuff back over to the XBOX.  The HDD is 160 gigs. I want access to all of the space!

Try dividing by 1000 instead.

According to RAM manufacturers...
1 Kilobyte = 1024 bytes
1 Megabyte = 1024 x 1024 = 1,048,576 bytes
1 Gigabyte = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes

According to hard drive manufacturers...
1 Kilobyte = 1000 bytes
1 Megabyte = 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000 bytes
1 Gigabyte = 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes

Hence the 7.37% difference you're experiencing.

[duudfromnorway]

QUOTE (Exobex @ Mar 3 2004, 06:47 PM)

QUOTE (hogfan @ Feb 27 2004, 05:54 PM) Ok, I backed everything up on my PC and reformatted the 160 GB HDD with the Evolution X format utility so I could get one big F: drive using Xecuter2 4981.06 bios.  However, when I go into Avalaunch's filemanager the following partion information is displayed: C: - 499 mb D: - 0 E: - 4881 mb F: - 144959 mb X: - 749 mb Y: - 749 mb Z: - 749 mb This totals up to 152586 mb To convert it to gb I divide by 1024, and that comes out to about 149 GB!  Where are the other 10 - 11 gigs!?  Any help extremely appreciated.  I want to get this set up right before I copy all of my stuff back over to the XBOX.  The HDD is 160 gigs. I want access to all of the space! Try dividing by 1000 instead. According to RAM manufacturers... 1 Kilobyte = 1024 bytes 1 Megabyte = 1024 x 1024 = 1,048,576 bytes 1 Gigabyte = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes According to hard drive manufacturers... 1 Kilobyte = 1000 bytes 1 Megabyte = 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000 bytes 1 Gigabyte = 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes Hence the 7.37% difference you're experiencing.

so, i have a question.
if my seagate 160g 8mb cache and showing 153.8g without zeroing, that is good right?
could i get more if i zero it?
actually , that is 2 questions .

[RPC9]

I also have a problem.  I have 6 partitions.

C:499mb Partition2
D:
E:4881mb Partition1
F:0mb      Partition6
X:749mb  Partition3
Y:749mb Partition4
Z:749mb Partition5

How can I eliminate X,Y,Z
and add that space to F:

I also want to take some space from C:
and add it to F:

I know that E:/apps/.......i can load games from the HD...is there a way where I can make it look in F: as well as E: ?

thanks.

[Thraxen]

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How can I eliminate X,Y,Z and add that space to F: I also want to take some space from C: and add it to F:

I don't think there is any way to do that.  I think the XBOX uses XYZ to cache files.  Since you have a stock hard drive you are pretty much stuck with that arrangement.