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Help needed to install my other hdd

Jul 18, 2006 9:54AM PDT

Hi i have 2 200gb maxtor sata hdds in raid 0, and an ide samgsung 80gb ide with windows on i want to have another hdd in a 120gb maxtor sata but im unsure how to set it up and if to use the sata plug 1 or 2 on the motherboard also how to set the jumpers on the hdd ive tried a few things but cannot get the system to recognise its there any help would be much appreciated thankyou ...Billy

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Check the BIOS and make sure the SATA controller
Jul 18, 2006 12:54PM PDT

is 'turned on' or "Enabled".

The system has to recognize the HDD before you can use it for anything. Might need to install a driver too.

VAPCMD

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bios
Jul 18, 2006 8:40PM PDT

i thought i might have to install a driver but im unsure wher to get the driver or what one i need to get thanks for your reply i will try the bios now

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Controller drivers normally available on the CD that
Jul 23, 2006 7:53AM PDT

came with the MB. If not, you can usually download it from the MB mfg's website. However the RAID controller will never work if NOT ENABLED in the BIOS.