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Post by 009 on Jan 5, 2020 22:40:09 GMT -5
I physically installed two new drives today - a SSD for Windows 10 Pro, and a HDD to use as main storage. I did see that two “HDDs” were recognized within the BIOS when I went there initially to ensure that my DVD would be the first boot drive, and it was recognized during the Windows setup when I was prompted to select the one of two drives to have Windows installed on. (I also activated Windows.) But when I go to Disc Management, only the “C” drive is recognized. I restarted the computer - no go. If there was no recognition of the HDD whatsoever during the Windows installation process, I’d open up my PC’s case and check the connections. All disc management begins with the Disc Mgt. app., including initialization, but I’ve hit a brick wall. Can anyone here suggest a solution?
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 5, 2020 22:44:13 GMT -5
I think I understand your question.
Flip the connections on both new drives and see if it recognizes the other one. If it does, the problem is in the buss (computer hardware). if it doesn't, it's the drive itself.
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Post by damuniz on Jan 6, 2020 12:33:06 GMT -5
Did you set the jumpers on the physical drives?
I admit I haven't installed multiple drives in years but back in the day you had to set the jumpers on the hard drives to master and slave. Don't know if you still need to do this.
Also, in disk management you may have to remap the drive letter on the hard drives.
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Post by damuniz on Jan 6, 2020 12:34:19 GMT -5
another thing, did you format the new drives while in the bios?
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Post by 009 on Jan 6, 2020 17:25:22 GMT -5
So I began the day by switching cables, i.e., attaching the SATA data cables in different arrangements to the four available SATA motherboard connectors; all were no go. At one point the SSD was not recognized either; a crude text diagnostic popped up upon restarting and told me that there was either no boot drive connected or that the drive was defective. I removed the HDD and connected only the SSD and still the boot-up diagnostic popped up again. I switch motherboard connectors and finally Windows booted. I put the new HDD in an external cradle to see if the drive would be recognized via USB, and it was, as ‘unallocated” or something. I was able to format the drive, and then accessed it to view files. I didn’t expect to see anything, but Win10 created a basic desktop. I then knew I had a working and Windows 10-compatible drive. Once again (like for the 11th time) I made the motherboard connection and restarted the computer. I found the HDD in “good health.”
So, yeah, I needed to format the HDD - that’s why Windows didn’t recognize it. I did not notice (but I didn’t really look) an option to format a drive from within the BIOS; next time I’ll know better. I’m pretty beat now; frustration wears me out....
Now I have to figure out how to configure my email app so that I can continue to have my email downloaded to my computer, and to get it automatically saved to the HDD. I found an article about how to create various folders on the HDD and have data saved to those (vs. filling up the relatively small SSD).
If I didn’t find Apple’s iOS as obtuse as this Windows 10, I’d get a new computer, an Apple. At least that’s what I was thinking during all this trouble.... I bought two books about Windows 10, but their common failure is that’s there’s nothing about installing a data drive, and about nothing to help you when things go awry.
Anyway, thanks guys.
P.S. - There are pins on the (current) SATA drives that can accept a jumper, but they are not needed/used (for routine use, I’m assuming). I remember needing to use a jumper for the older IDE drives.
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Post by Vibroluxer on Jan 6, 2020 17:56:08 GMT -5
Isn't amazing how much time ticks by when it's time to work on a computer?
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Post by De ville on Jan 6, 2020 22:45:15 GMT -5
Sometimes different HDD's do that sort of stuff. Usually windows will "found new hardware" and install most IIRC, and I seem to remember maybe an option withing the windows installation, but it's been a while. As I've said before, I usually add my backup/storage drives later.
As mentioned above, sometimes just assigning a different drive letter will solve small issues like that.
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Post by damuniz on Jan 7, 2020 9:19:37 GMT -5
AS far as saving email to the HDD drive. Depends on the email program. If you are using outlook you can create "rules" to direct email to different folders. I believe you can specify where those folders are (which drive location).
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