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    *RESOLVED* 3rd Hard Drive detected in BIOS but NOT in Windows

    myocardia, the problem was that the new disk wasn't showing up in Disk Management. I say "was" because I finally figured out the problem! It turns out that in Device Manager, under "IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers" all the previously unused IDE Channel devices were set to "None" instead of "Auto...
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    *RESOLVED* 3rd Hard Drive detected in BIOS but NOT in Windows

    Well, it seemed to finish formatting the new drive, then it started copying some files. I was afraid that it was overwriting files on my main drive, so I quickly restarted the computer. I booted to Windows and checked Disk Manager, but there;s still no sign of the drive. Booting from the Windows...
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    *RESOLVED* 3rd Hard Drive detected in BIOS but NOT in Windows

    Ok I think that did it! Booting from the Windows setup CD, it showed the 3rd drive as unpartitioned space. So I'm now in the process of formatting it! I assume (and hope) Windows will show the new drive once it's finished. One quick question: This won't erase anything from my other drives...
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    *RESOLVED* 3rd Hard Drive detected in BIOS but NOT in Windows

    yes I will try that right now and let you know. Thanks.
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    *RESOLVED* 3rd Hard Drive detected in BIOS but NOT in Windows

    Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem. I have two WD SATA drives (WD3200AAKS & WD6400AAKS) which have worked fine for a few months. Now I'm trying to install a third SATA drive (another WD6400AAKS). BIOS detects it on IDE Channel 2 (Master) with correct specs. AHCI and RAID are...
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    1st build, 1st boot... big problem!

    OK I may have it narrowed down to the memory. When I use only one particular stick of RAM (call it RAM1), it boots right up. I can enter BIOS and everything. If I add the other stick (RAM2), it gives me the continuous reboot cycle. However, if I use only RAM2, in any slot, it still gives me the...
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    1st build, 1st boot... big problem!

    Some good news! I was about to take off the heatsink and reinstall the CPU, but first I decided to try my other RAM stick in the first slot. Then I cleared the CMOS by shorting the jumper with a screwdriver. When I started it up, the Gigabyte logo came up on the monitor! After booting up, it...
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    1st build, 1st boot... big problem!

    Yes, I had the mb mounted on brass standoffs that came w/ my case. I tried clearing the CMOS by removing the battery for a minute. Then I tried the RAM module in another DIMM slot. When that didn't work, I completely unscrewed the motherboard from the case and set it on the retail box...
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    1st build, 1st boot... big problem!

    After months of planning and preparation, I finally finished putting together my first build. After checking all connections, I powered up. The front panel LED's lit up, the fans started spinning, and the DVD drive made a typical spinning noise. Within about 6 seconds, however, everything...
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    Problem with first build... Please Help!

    I was just about to do exactly what you suggested and file away part of the plastic pad. Then I decided to try rotating the backplate 90 degrees. The directions don't show it oriented like that, but anyway, it works.:) Thanks.
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    Problem with first build... Please Help!

    I got about 1/4 of the way through putting my first build together before I hit a major snag. It happened after I installed the CPU and started to install the heatsink. First of all, my board is a Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P. The heatsink is a Thermalright Ultima-90. I went to fit the backplate of...
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    Connect power to PCIE_12V on mobo?

    No, I don't know. Which is kind of why I asked. With only 13 posts under my belt, I'm obviously a complete newbie here. Anyway, my system will be for music production, not gaming, so I don't need a better video card.
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    Connect power to PCIE_12V on mobo?

    My motherboard has a 4-pin molex power connector labeled PCIE_12V. The manual says to connect a cable here when using two graphics cards. I'm only using one card, which has no auxillary power connector of its own. Would it hurt to connect the 4-pin +12V power cable from my PSU to the PCIE_12V on...
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    "out of the box" support for Wolfdale?

    Also from the Abit website: Core 2 Duo support list * Notice for IP35 Pro "N/A" under E8400 * IP35 Pro CPU support list * E8400 NOT listed * Just because Abit says these boards are "prepared" for the 45nm processors doesn't mean that you don't have to update the BIOS to support it. I...
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    "out of the box" support for Wolfdale?

    I'm still considering between Gigabyte EP35-DS3P (rev 2.1) and Abit IP35 Pro for a new build. I already ordered an E8400 cpu. Does anyone know if either of these boards support the new 45nm Wolfdale procs without having to update the BIOS. What concerns me is the IP35 Pro site doesn't even...