I need some HDD Upgrade help

[music_beans]

Here is my BIOS info

Program: eSupport.com BIOS Agent Version 3.41
BIOS Date: 03/14/00
BIOS Type: Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG
BIOS ID: 03/14/2000-ALADDIN5-2A5KKG5CC
OEM Sign-On: PENTIUM AGP/PCI/ISA SYSTEM BIOS VERSION: 1.08(#20641) (New)
Chipset: ALi M1541 rev 4
Superio: Unknown
OS: Win98
CPU: AMD-K6 500 Mhz
BIOS ROM In Socket: Yes
BIOS ROM Size: 128K

If I get my 80GB HDD and WinXP upgrades for Xmas, I need your advice. I currently have an 8.4GB HDD, so there is some hope that my BIOS will support an 80GB drive.

Is my BIOS ready for an 80GB HDD (Don't ask about WinXP. I meet all requirements to upgrade)

[cdru]

Most likely yes. The problems start coming into play when you reach capacities greater then 137GB (I believe that is the cutoff point off the top of my head). Anything larger then that either needs LBA48 support or a bios extension installed. Native LBA48 support is the preferred method and makes life simpler since you don't have to install the bios extension and run off that. There is also a performance penalty for using the extension.

[music_beans]

Thanks!