Compaq SCSI II Adapter Returns Incorrect Partition Sizes

• Microsoft LAN Manager, version 2.2

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Compaq SCSI II adapter with a Compaq Flash ROM version earlier than 2.09, an incorrect partition size returns to OS/2, MS-DOS, or Windows File Manager.

When you check the partition size from an OS/2 command prompt and then from an MS-DOS workstation, the sizes reported are significantly different. When you check the partition size from within the OS/2 Disk Manager, a third, typically very different, partition size is reported.

RESOLUTION

Run the Compaq Inspect diagnostics program to determine the current ROM version for the system and the SCSI II adapter. If the SCSI II adapter ROM version is earlier than 2.09, contact Compaq for the correct file to download from their BBS to update the Flash ROM on this adapter. The current version is 2.12d.

After you update the Flash ROM version, the partition must be deleted, recreated, and reformatted for the correct size to be reported.

NOTE: A small discrepancy may exist between the partition size reported by OS/2 and MS-DOS even after the update, but the discrepancies are much more negligible.

The Compaq products discussed here are manufactured by Compaq Computer Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodlm 2.20

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