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NETWizz
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Posted: 05 Mar 2009 11:11:43 pm    Post subject:
Did you ever get it? It is super easy with nLite. The hardest part is finding the proper SATA/RAID drivers to integrate. Other than that, it is smooth sailing and WILL detect the drive once you do that and install Windows XP. More likley than not being an nForce chipset means you can probably get all the necessary drivers to use XP just fine
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rcfreak0


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Posted: 05 Mar 2009 11:23:48 pm    Post subject:
sadly, no. Nor am i in possesion of it anymore. The person whom i was fixing it for wanted it back, windows or not. I havnt seen the computer since, but i heard he likes linux Smile thanks again for all the help and if i get to see the laptop again i'll try that link out. p.s. psp's suck for replying in forums, lol
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navyfalcon


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Posted: 09 Mar 2009 02:25:43 am    Post subject:
Just for your information - the hard drive manufactures have their own diagnostic disk (for free) that you can download. And they have support information (free) and FAQ's that can help on many difficult problems. Next time you may want to check with them. But meantime, download the free diagnostic disks for future needs.
hope this helps
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rcfreak0


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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 08:50:23 pm    Post subject:
OK, new problem. I Just got a new 750 GB SATAII hard drive from newegg. Since my motherboard doesn't support SATA, I bought a controller card ( NON RAID) so that i could use it. So, i put the card in and connected the new HDD in as well. All looked good in the hood, Until i opened up My Computer, and the HD wasnt their! It shows up device manager and everest senses the temperature of it, but I cannot use it at all. Right now it's pretty much just taking up space and heating my case... I don't know what to do, as i did follow the instructions erectly, and IT STILL DON'T WORK! Any help would be appreciated, and i fu need me to clarify anything let me know. I'm kinda typing this in anger as i resist the urge to throw my computer out the window.
Oh, i also already have 2 cd drives and 2 IDE HDD's already in the comp. I don't know of that matters or not.
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DigiTan
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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 09:17:13 pm    Post subject:
Maybe you have to do something special to get the drive to mount through a controller. My computer won't even show my ext3 drive.
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rcfreak0


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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 09:20:34 pm    Post subject:
yeah, I don't know though. I used the included software, and everything says its functioning properly, and that it works.. I'm at a loss. And $90 is in my comp doing nothing, lol. Not cool
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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 09:45:25 pm    Post subject:
Hard drives from newegg do not come formatted and windows will not see it. It needs to be formatted first. Obvious but can go overlooked.
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rcfreak0


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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 09:49:18 pm    Post subject:
DUH! wow, ok i feel VERY stupid now...wow...ok, as for another question, since it cant "see" the drive, how do i go about formatting it? Stupid question, but totally forgot how on a non recognizable device
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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 09:58:48 pm    Post subject:
That is actually the smartest question right now. I'd have to get back to you on that one. Usually it involves using a Windows disk or maybe a dos boot disk, but because you are going through the sata card and not the actual motherboard it gets more tricky.


Can you provide a model or link to the card you bought so people know which one it is.

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rcfreak0


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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 10:01:41 pm    Post subject:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16815124022 Controller
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16822136150 HDD
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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 10:05:51 pm    Post subject:
Before I continue searching, do you have a Windows XP CD?
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rcfreak0


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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 10:07:10 pm    Post subject:
yes, legal an all xD
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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 10:10:59 pm    Post subject:
EDIT: Scratch previous idea. If the drive is seen in the device manager go to computer Management->Storage->Disk Management and format the drive

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rcfreak0


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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 10:20:36 pm    Post subject:
that might work. the disc i got with the card just has drivers on it. as long as i can pop that disc in, it should work. if thats what you meant. yes i see it in device manager. stupid psp hates replyin on this site, soz

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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 10:21:27 pm    Post subject:
You mentioned earlier that you can see the drive in the device manager right?
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Posted: 22 Apr 2009 10:36:21 pm    Post subject:
Good Right Click My Computer Icon -> Goto Manage -> Disk Management and if you see the drive right click and format.
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rcfreak0


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Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:36:02 pm    Post subject:
Thanks newbie, that actually worked! Now i just actually clicked it now, so now i get to wait for it to format. Thanks again!
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rcfreak0


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Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:29:52 pm    Post subject:
YAY! It WORKED!! Thanks for all the help, i got my drive formatted, and it works. Only instead of 750G its 698 gb out 750, lol. But im glad it works. Thanks agian!

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Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:43:44 pm    Post subject:
Yeah usually you get screwed with formatting, just not sure that bad, but maybe. Anyway your welcome. :biggrin:
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