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WD Caviar 80Gb (WD800JB) problem

K!LL!@N · 2002-09-24 21:07:14

Ok, i'm trying to install a new hard disk for my mate. The system is a dell dimension 8100. The disk is the Western Digital 80Gb, with 8Mb cache etc. Anyway, i can't get the bios to recognise the drive. When i try and use FDisk, it says there are no fixed disks. I'm basically stumped. Any suggestions? Killian

24-09-2002 10:07pm

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K!LL!@N

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Ok, i'm trying to install a new hard disk for my mate.
The system is a dell dimension 8100.
The disk is the Western Digital 80Gb, with 8Mb cache etc.
Anyway, i can't get the bios to recognise the drive.
When i try and use FDisk, it says there are no fixed disks.
I'm basically stumped.
Any suggestions?

Killian

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#2 24-09-2002 11:55pm

astrofool

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u'd probably need to buy a new pc to match the hd, the Dell won't be up to it :P

update the bios, check the quantum website also for drive manager software. Use 80 pin cable.

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#3 25-09-2002 12:08am

K!LL!@N

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Problem sorted actually.
It was a problem with the jumper settings.
It would only recognise the drive with no jumper at all.

Killian

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