linderman

which sata controller operates sata ports 3 &4 ?

many onboard motherboard sata controllers only support two channels. Like ports 1 & 2

often times you must install the drivers for the additional sata/raid controller to "see" and use the drive. otherwise if the controller cant communicate with the bios, the system doesnt know the new drive is in the game ?



EDIT ***** after looking at your boards manual, all four sata ports are operated by the same controller; therefore, I would try connecting the new drive using the same cable and same power connector curretnly being used by a drive thats operating on sata port 1 or 2

sounds like you have a defective drive? unless its a cable or power problem


post back with your progress