Add 2nd HD, but win2k doesnt recognize!??

iMage

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I'm trying to add a 2nd HD to my system. Currently I have an ABIT be6-II with a maxtor dmp 40giger. I'm trying to add a seagate 20giger (5400). However, win2k doesnt seem to recognize this 2nd HD. I have put the seagate on its on IDE line and set it as a master. Anyone have any ideas why win2k isnt recognizing my drive??
 

igowerf

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Win2k won't recognize unpartitioned drives. That might be the case if it's new.
 

AndyHui

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Make sure that you have partitioned the drive that you have added.
 

iMage

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You guys are probably right, Ill fdisk and format the drive first, then try. Thanks again