Larger Hard Drive Recommendations

[jdrolte]

I purchased an rp5700 Business System computer from Radio Shack during there sale due to their closing.  The hard disk had been "wiped clean" and I plan to install Windows 7 Pro plus a moderate amount of programs.

The BIOS is 786E4 v01.03 and it reports the hard disk as SATA0 80.0 GB, ST380815AS, firmware 3.CHH serial # 9R4E4MY.

I understand Windows 7 takes approximately 16 GB for installation.  I do not know how much MS Office pro takes and the other programs that I may install.

What  is the limit that can be run with this motherboard?  I was thinking a disk with 500 GB to 1.0 TB.

In addition, should I update the BIOS after installing Windows 7?

Thank you,

Jim

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Jim:

Below is the link to the quickspecs for that model PC.

You can check the supported hard drive sizes HP offered in that model on page 8.

http://www.semicron.com/hprp5700.pdf

I don't see any reason why you couldn't install a 1 TB HDD in there.

If you are going to update the BIOS, I recommend you do it beforehand.

I don't see a reason to update the BIOS, however if you do, use the F10 BIOS flash method.

I prefer that over the Windows based flash method.

[jdrolte]

Thank you very much for the quick reply.

I plan to follow your recommendations.

Jim

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome, Jim.