Re: XP doesn't regonize IDE controller attached HDD



If you have a drive attached to an add-in card, such as an Adaptec ATA-100
IDE card, you will NOT see the drive in the computer bios. This is normal.
Only drives attached to the native M/B IDE ports are seen in the bios.

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Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

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"Zeretul1" <Zeretul1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:D97E27AA-645E-40BF-8819-62A77F760EDA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Thats about it. I have a 30GB no-name IDE HDD attached by way of an
> adaptec
> IDE controller card. HDD is set to master, in the right port for only one
> drive, using the master end of the cable, has power, and card is
> recognized
> by bios and windows.
>
> I never see the HDD on the bios, even when it is recognized.
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> Much love!
>
> F.Y.I.
> 2.4 P4
> 1.5GB ram


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