Tech Support Forum - View Single Post - [SOLVED] My computer does not recognize 2 SATA hard drives.

Tumbleweed36 · 06-17-2008, 03:21 AM

If not using Raid, then you need to turn that option off in the Bios setup menu. Second, when you start to install windows on the Sata, do you have the Sata drivers (from motherboard disk) on a floppy ready to install at the F6 prompt? I would suggest also, that you (in the bios setup menu) go to the hard drive priority area and (boot section) and make sure the Sata is listed first that you want the OS to be put on. Then, the easiest way is to disconnect the IDE drive until you get the OS set up on this rig.

06-17-2008, 03:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,460 OS: XP Professional	Re: My computer does not recognize 2 SATA hard drives. If not using Raid, then you need to turn that option off in the Bios setup menu. Second, when you start to install windows on the Sata, do you have the Sata drivers (from motherboard disk) on a floppy ready to install at the F6 prompt? I would suggest also, that you (in the bios setup menu) go to the hard drive priority area and (boot section) and make sure the Sata is listed first that you want the OS to be put on. Then, the easiest way is to disconnect the IDE drive until you get the OS set up on this rig. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.