Jack has installed a new 300GB IDE hard drive in a Linux system. However, his CMOS setup program only detects 160GB. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A)The BIOS firmware is outdated.
B)The kernel version is not the latest one.
C)The kernel module for the new disk is outdated.
D)The drive is configured to be a slave drive when it should be configured as a master.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In this case, the BIOS firmware is outdated.
Key Takeaway: The BIOS firmware on the motherboard places an upper limit to the hardware that can used on the computer. The hardware includes motherboard, RAM, and the processor. So in a situation where the computer does not display the actual amount of resources installed, then the BIOS firmware should be upgraded.

Jack Has Installed a New 300GB IDE Hard Drive in a Linux