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Installing additional sata HDD in win 7

by sidewinder_47 Feb 11, 2011 9:30PM PST

I have a Gigabyte MB with 5 sata connectors and I am using 2 of them. I would like to add another HDD but I do not want to set the system up as RAID is it possible to add a third HDD to the system?

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Sure.

by MarkFlax Forum moderator Feb 11, 2011 9:39PM PST

Make sure the system is turned off and unplugged from the mains before removing the case, and your hands are grounded before touching anything.

Then just insert the disk into the slot, (you may need slot sliders on the new drive but you will be able to see what the other disks are using), connect the power lead and data lead, and start up. The BIOS should recognise the new hard disk immediately.

Is there any reason you mention RAID?

Mark

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