810 Meg HD and Linux

[Robert Patrick <rp2y+@andrew.cmu.edu>]

We just received our new 810 Meg hard drive from Sigma Data but I can't
seem to get Linux to recognize it (it complains about the disk having
more than 16 cylinders).

I ran the flash BIOS upgrade program according to the directions that
came with the disk.  But still, Linux refuses to recognize the disk. 
Has anyone successfully installed Linux on a ThinkPad with the 810 Meg
disk?

Thanks,
Robert Patrick