This is usually an out of date BIOS. If the BIOS doesn't report the drive, then XP won't either.
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I have gigabye 81p-1000-pro mother md. When I reboot both or one of my hard drives are not regonized intermitintly. I have replaced ide cable. What would cause not seeing either hard drives .. thanks

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