Raptor shows up as 0GB

h3r2on

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This is the second raptor i've had problems with the first one was doa rma'd it and it runs fine in my friend system, but I put a raptor in my system and it gets recognized by both sata controllers but shows up as 0GB is there something special i have to do? I installed the Raid drivers and sata drivers for xp but I didn't give me the option to install windows on the raptor only the seagate. It's an OEM bare drive could this play a factor?

I'm going to run WD's diagnostics tonight when I get home from work. Any suggestions?

Here are my system specs:
neopower 480
Asus A8n-SLI Deluxe <- Haven't upgraded bios yet.
3200+ winny
corsair twinx 1024 pc3200xl
Leadtek 6800GT
audigy 2 ZS Platinum
36GB WD Raptor
Seagate 160GB w/NCQ

Thanks in advance
 

Creston

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The raptors are pretty new, I would start with a BIOS flash, then see how it goes. If it still doesn't work, post again.

Creston
 

h3r2on

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i got it from my raid controllers both pick it up as 0GB's, it's the weirdest thing. I going to flash the bios tonight i'll post back with results. thanks for the help!
 

stevty2889

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If you are trying to install windows on the raptor, your other drives should be disconnected. Also..why are you trying to use the raid controler for a single drive..?? Raid is for using multiple drives..you should disable the raid function of the SATA controler if you aren't using raid..
 

h3r2on

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sorry i ment sata controllers have i have raid disabled i'll try the install again with just the raptor, i updated my bios to 1006 that didn't do anything. but i'll try reinstalling.
 

h3r2on

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Ok retried installing xp on both sata controllers gave windows the drivers, nothing. ran datalife couldn't detect my drive! i'm rmaing it, thank's for the help every body!