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GX620 2nd SATA Drive install
Hi all,
Can someone help me. I am trying to install a second SATA hard disc to a GX620. The system is a mini tower, and hasa working 40gb drive installed running XP. I am trying to add a 500gb Seagate drive to be used as a second hard disc for storage.
Unfortunately I can't get the system to find it. I have installed the drive and connected it using the SATA port on the motherboard. The one right next to the primary SATA connectors as per the manual diagram I found (not 100% convinced about this) I have been into the BIOS and set SATA 1 to yes.
No joy. System just says SATA 1 drive cannot be found on boot. Same with Dell Diag program, that can't find the drive either.
I know I am doing something stupid, but I thoight it better to ask the experts rather than mess with it too much.
GW
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August 1st, 2011 05:00
Hi Auto_Caller,
Your manual says SATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA2".
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August 1st, 2011 09:00
Thanks Osprey.
It pays to speak to someone who knows what they are talking about. Worked like a charm.
Have a good day
GW
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August 1st, 2011 18:00
Excellent. Thanks for posting back.