New build cannot see hard drive

[Gustavus]

First I've built dozens of computers -- which doesn't make me an expert, but does make me experienced.

Just completed a new build on a EVGA Z68/P67 motherboard with the expectation I would be able to overclock to 4.5GHz.

The only drive connections possible to this motherboard are SATA.

I formatted a new Seagate 1,500 GB drive to NTFS on another computer which I connected to the new built. Formatted only -- no files on the drive.

On bootup the system reports no hard drive detected. After trying several times, resetting CMOS etc. decided the size might be a problem so formatted a 640 GB Western Digital drive -- with the same results. Tried other SATA sockets, changed out SATA cable, swapped power supply connector.

Always get the same result, No hard drive detected.

Don't usually need a motherboard manual. Unfortunately the EVGA maual is the worse I have ever seen -- not even a layout of the motherboard in it.

Any ideas of why the system cannot detect a hard drive?

Thanks

 

[Ketchup]

Is the hard drive spinning when you power it up? Are you looking in the right place for the hard drive? If it doesn't show up on the main screen, it could be because it is on another controller. Of course, you will want to make sure that the hard drive controllers on the motherboard are enabled.

 

[C1]

The data sheet for that MB states that three BIOS versions are available (ie, three separate onboard chips are available) each of which can be selected via the jumper that is to the right of the PC speaker on the main board. Set the jumper to one of the other BIOS versions, power up and see what happens.