I found a disposed 80Gb hardrive. Not wanting to waste it, I tried installing it to my computer. The problem is: I just can't. I connected it but the computer just kept telling me that it couldn't find the PRIMARY hardrive. I moved the plastic pin-things at the back of each hard drive according to the sticker in the hard drive I found (Master with slave= middle, Slave=the side). Still, it won't work. I don't get it. Suggestions, please? Thank you for your time.
2006-11-27 14:59:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Thanks! Thaks for the advice and assistance!
2006-11-28 15:45:49 · update #1
use cable select on both of them and see if it works and if it wont recognize the new 1 then u have to format it and partition it that is probably y it wont recognize it
2006-11-27 15:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Caboose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,
Install Hard Drive
Instructions
STEP 1: Turn off the computer but leave the power cord plugged in.
STEP 2: Remove the computer cover.
STEP 3: Touch a metal part of the computer to ground yourself, or use a grounding strap.
STEP 4: Locate the ribbon cable connected to the existing hard drive.
STEP 5: Change the master/slave designation of the second hard drive (see Related eHows).
STEP 6: Connect the second hard drive to the second connector on the cable (colored strip should be closest to the power cable). If the cable does not have a second connector, replace it with one that does, or use a second ribbon cable to attach the second hard drive to the motherboard (if a second drive port is available).
STEP 7: Connect an available power cable to the hard drive. STEP 8: Insert the hard drive into an available drive bay and secure with screws.
STEP 9: Replace the computer cover. Add Hard Drive to CMOS Setup
Instructions
STEP 1: Start the computer.
STEP 2: Enter the CMOS setup program (the system generally indicates which key to press), immediately after memory check. STEP 3: Use arrow keys to select Autodetect option (or comparable option for your computer) if it is available, and press Enter. If this option is not available, see step 5 to manually enter the drive parameters.
STEP 4: In the Autodetect screen, enter Y to select the default settings for each drive that is installed and bypass settings for uninstalled drives. The screen will return to the main setup screen. Continue to step 8.
STEP 5: To manually enter drive parameters, select the setup screen that displays hard drive parameters (usually Standard or Main screen).
STEP 6: Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of drive parameters.
STEP 7: Select the set of parameters that most closely represents your drive and does not exceed the drive volume (such as 2 GB) and press Enter.
STEP 8: Press Enter or OK (or Esc if the other keys are not available) to accept the new setting.
STEP 9: Use arrow keys to select Save and Exit setup and press Enter. The computer restarts, indicating the presence of the second drive. Your drive is ready. Overall Tips & Warnings
Always ground yourself and your tools by touching a safe metal surface (such as the computer cover or frame) before handling the hard drive to prevent damage to the electrical components.
Don't mess around inside the computer, especially near the power supply (there should be warning labels), if you don't know what you're poking, to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Handle the hard drive carefully to avoid damaging the circuit board.
Handle the drive cables carefully to keep from bending the cable or pins.
Overall Things You'll Need
Drive Cables
Hard Disks
2006-11-27 17:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by sriram 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like that there's a compatible issue between the primary HD & the secondary HD, if the cable is connected properly, and the jumper setting is done correctly.
The other way to try it out is to put the secondary HD as the primary of the secondary IDE. And configure the BIOS to boot from the primary of the primary IDE. If it works, it will further prove that hooking up the 2 HDs cause compatibility issue to prevent the OS to recognize the secondary HD.
2006-11-27 15:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by Rivermoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it somewhat is a SATAchronic you pick a SATA cable (it is going to come mutually with your not easychronic if this is not a OEM hardrive) If it somewhat is a IDE hardrive, then you definately would run with the aid of some issues in case you have already got 2 or greater DVD or CDchronic because it desires the comparable style of cable to run. you will would desire to set your secondary hardrive as slave besides with the aid of placing the jumpers on the hardrive itself. solid success
2016-10-13 06:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either u need 1 drive in master and the other drive on slave or put both hard drive as cable selecte and it will work fine...
2006-11-27 15:03:17 · answer #5 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some RAM/hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful. Try this site, if you can get what is required.
2006-11-29 00:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That plastic thing called jumper, you only move the jumper on the one you want to add leave the jumper on the original one like it was , it is master when you move the jumper on the other one it will become slave.
good luck.
Adnan Sallam
Napa, California
2006-11-27 15:07:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be an Amurican.
2006-11-27 15:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check here you will find ur answer by picture
http://www.seagate.com/support/kb/disc/ref/jumper_settings.html
2006-11-27 16:08:59 · answer #9 · answered by pcexpertq8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its probably well broke
2006-11-27 15:12:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋