Best way to get partition > 4GB on WB 3.1

videofx · 21 February 2013, 01:26

I have read a million threads and cant find a simple way to do this.

I have a 73GB SCSI drive that I need to run WB 3.1 for toaster/flyer compatability.

Can someone please tell me the best way to do this?

Thanks!

zharn · 21 February 2013, 06:34

PFS3 and an updated scsi.device

I wrote this a while ago, im using a 8gb and 16gb cf card for about a month now and no problems.

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=67373

Toni Wilen · 21 February 2013, 08:00

SCSI controllers rarely need patches if filesystem uses directscsi. (PFS3AIO/PFS3DS)

thomas · 21 February 2013, 08:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by videofx

for toaster/flyer compatability.

I don't know how the Toaster/Flyer works, but if it writes directly to the disk (like Movieshop), then you cannot use more than 4GB, no matter what you do.

videofx · 21 February 2013, 18:03

Thanks Toni

Where do I get the PFS3DS full install?

I have searched and cant find it

is it the PFS3 V5?

demolition · 21 February 2013, 20:37

Use PFS3-AIO as filesystem and it will automatically use DS if possible:
http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/pfs3aio

If you need the tools, they can be found in here:
http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/PFS3_53

videofx · 22 February 2013, 01:18

Thanks Demolition!

Toni was nice enough to PM me recommended PFS3-AIO.

I have downloaded PFS3V5 and PFS3_AIO

How do I install the PFS3_AIO?

Bill

source · 24 February 2013, 21:19

Toaster flyer will work with os3.9. I hve used os 3.9 on both of my toaster systems. OS 3.9 is just not officially supported by newtek.

Cymru · 27 February 2013, 14:09

The Toaster doesn't care what size the HDD is, the SCSI controller does. An updated device ROM will work with large HDDs if the file system supports it, but older controllers assume that there is no drive greater than 4GB. I had attached 2 TB HDDs on my Phase5 SCSI controller under OS 3.9, but 'tis a silly waste of a HDD

Not having a Flyer, I don't know.

Toni Wilen · 27 February 2013, 14:23

I repeat: if you have SCSI controller and it works with HDToolBox: Use Direct SCSI filesystem and be happy

No need for ROM updates, OS3.9 or any other annoying patches that cause extra reboots. Works even under 1.3.

Only if you have Gayle/A4000 IDE you need updates to bypass the 7.8G limit. (Other IDE implementations may have different limits)

videofx · 28 February 2013, 03:48

Thanks Toni I will do it your way with 3.1 and use PDS3_AIO but I will test toaster/flyer on 3.9

21 February 2013, 01:26	#1
videofx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 585	Best way to get partition > 4GB on WB 3.1 I have read a million threads and cant find a simple way to do this. I have a 73GB SCSI drive that I need to run WB 3.1 for toaster/flyer compatability. Can someone please tell me the best way to do this? Thanks!

22 February 2013, 01:18	#7
videofx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 585	Thanks Demolition! Toni was nice enough to PM me recommended PFS3-AIO. I have downloaded PFS3V5 and PFS3_AIO How do I install the PFS3_AIO? Bill Last edited by videofx; 22 February 2013 at 01:33.

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zharn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 150	PFS3 and an updated scsi.device I wrote this a while ago, im using a 8gb and 16gb cf card for about a month now and no problems. http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=67373

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21 February 2013, 18:03	#5
videofx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 585	Thanks Toni Where do I get the PFS3DS full install? I have searched and cant find it is it the PFS3 V5?

21 February 2013, 20:37	#6
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 44 Posts: 4,190	Use PFS3-AIO as filesystem and it will automatically use DS if possible: http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/pfs3aio If you need the tools, they can be found in here: http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/PFS3_53

24 February 2013, 21:19	#8
source Zone Friend Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 734	Toaster flyer will work with os3.9. I hve used os 3.9 on both of my toaster systems. OS 3.9 is just not officially supported by newtek.

27 February 2013, 14:09	#9
Cymru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dorathea/AT Posts: 376	The Toaster doesn't care what size the HDD is, the SCSI controller does. An updated device ROM will work with large HDDs if the file system supports it, but older controllers assume that there is no drive greater than 4GB. I had attached 2 TB HDDs on my Phase5 SCSI controller under OS 3.9, but 'tis a silly waste of a HDD Not having a Flyer, I don't know.

27 February 2013, 14:23	#10
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,574	I repeat: if you have SCSI controller and it works with HDToolBox: Use Direct SCSI filesystem and be happy No need for ROM updates, OS3.9 or any other annoying patches that cause extra reboots. Works even under 1.3. Only if you have Gayle/A4000 IDE you need updates to bypass the 7.8G limit. (Other IDE implementations may have different limits)

28 February 2013, 03:48	#11
videofx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 585	Thanks Toni I will do it your way with 3.1 and use PDS3_AIO but I will test toaster/flyer on 3.9

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