HD/IDE Problems

[mhr2x]

I have two HD related problems/questions:

I installed a new HD on my comp (mostly stock DELL). I replaced my master boot drive (on the primary channel). For some reason, when I start my comp the computer doesn't initially find the drive. I receive the following error: "Primary Drive 1 Not Found." I forget the exact verbage but is says this for channel 1 and 2. I am presented with the options of continuing or entering setup. If I continue, the computer starts as one would expect.


Second Question:

I moved a slave drive from the primary IDE channel to the seocndary IDE channel. This channel is currently attached to a 40 wire connector (vs an 80 on the primary). Should I have problems mounting the existing partition on this drive? What would be the best setup? It is a slave to the CD-ROM on the secondary channel. Can I replace the 40 wire with an 80 wire?

Thanks

 

[imported_Kensai]

~The first one could be a jumpering problem.

~I'd move up to an 80pin cable if I were you, but because of the extra bandwidth offered by it. Your setup works.

 

[allanon1965]

most dells are damn picky about jumper settings.....double check them and try again, also use the original cable that came with the dell....

 

[Zepper]

If you are using standard Dell cables, they will be expecting to have your drives jumpered to Cable Select.
.bh.

 

[mhr2x]

Ok. My main HD is still not recognized initially. I have tried all jumper setting on it to no avail.

With regard to my second channel. Neither drive is recognized if I use the 80pin cable. If I use the 40pin though, the volume on my HD in the slave position can't be found.

Any other thoughts?

Thanks
Matt