Computer doesn't like new HD
- afleetinghope
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Computer doesn't like new HD
I got a new 5400RPM 60gb HD today, and when I stuck it in the BIOS would see the HD in full if it was on IDE1 with nothing else, but when I stuck it with my 7200RPM 40gb on IDE1 it would only see the 40gb.
I tried sticking the 60gb on IDE2 (did have CD-ROMs), but it will only see 33.1gb of the 60 and it can't be seen at all in Win98.
So, does anyone know how to fix this? I've already made sure all the jumpers are right, and cable connections are tight.
I tried sticking the 60gb on IDE2 (did have CD-ROMs), but it will only see 33.1gb of the 60 and it can't be seen at all in Win98.
So, does anyone know how to fix this? I've already made sure all the jumpers are right, and cable connections are tight.
- jbone
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Re: Computer doesn't like new HD
(1) Why 5400RPM? Blech.afleetinghope wrote:I got a new 5400RPM 60gb HD today, and when I stuck it in the BIOS would see the HD in full if it was on IDE1 with nothing else, but when I stuck it with my 7200RPM 40gb on IDE1 it would only see the 40gb.
I tried sticking the 60gb on IDE2 (did have CD-ROMs), but it will only see 33.1gb of the 60 and it can't be seen at all in Win98.
So, does anyone know how to fix this? I've already made sure all the jumpers are right, and cable connections are tight.
(2) What brand/model is your old hard drive, what brand/model is your new hard drive, what brand/model is your CD-ROM on IDE-2, ant brand/model is your motherboard, does your motherboard have the latest BIOS installed?, and finally - what sort of warranty is on your new hard drive?
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Well, if there's something Maxtor _isn't_ known for, it'd be reliability/happiness.
Samsung's a relatively new player int he desktop hardware business, so its possible their drives have a few kinks - but it's only a theory.
Try checking the manufacturers' sites for hard disk firmware updates.
Worse comes to worst, return the drive and get a different model. (You can get an 80GB 7200RPM Seagate for about $100...)
Samsung's a relatively new player int he desktop hardware business, so its possible their drives have a few kinks - but it's only a theory.
Try checking the manufacturers' sites for hard disk firmware updates.
Worse comes to worst, return the drive and get a different model. (You can get an 80GB 7200RPM Seagate for about $100...)
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