Problem formating 4GB SD Card

AlexA6404 · 06-28-06, 01:31 AM

I bought a 4GB A-DATA SD card for my Axim X50. I have tried to format the card on my computer, but, I only get 1GB. Can someone tell me how can I format and see all the 4GB?

06-28-06, 02:16 AM

How are you "plugging" the card into your computer - some card readers have trouble with larger SD cards - mine throws a major fit if I plug in a 4GB SD but doesn't bat an eyelid at an 8GB CF, it's something to do with the firmware.

I use an external USB Lexar card reader, see link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...onics&v=glance

and I have no issues - I think the card reader sees the card but using a device like the Lexar the PC thinks it is looking at an external drive, and I generally have no problems with card size, formatting, moving files etc.

Not sure if this will help but hope it offers some.

lazyart · 06-28-06, 06:59 AM

Yep.. it's probably your card reader.

MarcusA78 · 06-28-06, 12:00 PM

Did you format the card? Not a joke. There is a reason why i ask.

MarcusA78 · 06-28-06, 01:23 PM

Yes, you did. Now you have a problem. Your axim detects the card as 1 GB Card too.

At first, you need a HexEditor. http://www.sweetscape.com/010editor/

Put your card in the cardreader and run the Programm.

Choose "Open Drive" from the Menu and select the Physical Drive of your SD-Card.

Choose "Edit" -> "Select Range" from menu.

Start Address: 0
Size: 512

Press OK

Select "Edit" -> "Fill Bytes" from menu

Start Address: 0
Size: 512
Hex: 0
Decimal: 0

Press OK

Save.

Remove the SD-Card from the CardReader and put it in your Axim.

The Axim should ask you to format the new card. Press the Yes-Button and everything should work fine.

I've done the same mistake and this works great for me.

Remember that you can't use the SD-Card with your CardReader until you do a Firmware Update! Or just buy a new one with SD-Card 2.0 support.

Belmichel · 07-18-06, 09:50 AM

Thank you very much - Exact same issue - fixed :)

nabster · 08-08-06, 02:48 AM

Thanks much!! I just encountered the same problem with a new 4 gig PQI card. You saved me from sending it back. :approve:

jowilk · 08-08-06, 05:23 AM

hi, the hex editor wont allow me to save. thanks

serterkek · 08-10-06, 07:06 AM

Hi All,

I have problems formatting it with my windows xp sp2 machines.
Is there any tricks you can recommend please?

Thanks
Serterkek

jowilk · 08-10-06, 04:08 PM

hi, do you have to buy the software to save the file? thanks

serterkek · 08-11-06, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by jowilk

hi, do you have to buy the software to save the file? thanks

No you don't need any software if you formated it properly which I can't at the moment.

Eurofire · 09-12-06, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by jowilk

hi, the hex editor wont allow me to save. thanks

I'm having the same problem. When I try to save, I get an error message... soooo frustrating!

Eurofire · 09-12-06, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by Eurofire

I'm having the same problem. When I try to save, I get an error message... soooo frustrating!

Ok, I tried something different. I tried clicking "save as" and saved to H: (my drive for my SD card).... I have no idea what I'm doing. But it spent 3 hours saving, and then at the end it said "error" because it ran out of space on the card. I think I'm just gonna send this card back.... I'll never have 4 GB for my mp3's on my Axim :(

serterkek · 10-18-06, 04:44 AM

Just bought new card reader and followed your instructions and it's worked.
Thank you.

systemicchange · 10-20-06, 02:11 PM

I've been having pretty much this same issue. My deal is, my computer recognizes the 4gb card as a 4gb card, and will allow me to fill the card up with whatever I want. However, I plug it into my axim, and it's my axim that won't let me see more than a little less than a gig. I've tried your method, but my axim doesn't ask me to format the card. Am I doing something wrong? Can you provide a little more detail?