Issue with using 2 HDD's

Kr4zY Fo0L · 03-11-2010, 01:09 AM

I just put together my new computer, fresh install of Windows 7. I am using two HDD's, a 500gb Hitachi (for OS and programs) and a 1TB Samsung (for media files).

Both are recognized in the BIOS, during install of Windows 7 both HDD's were available, also both show up functioning properly in the Windows Device Manager. The problem is only my Hitachi (500GB) with the OS installed on it shows up under "My Computer."

Something I missed in the BIOS? I am going to say user error on my part but what are the chances the Samsung HDD is done for?

memory · 03-11-2010, 01:35 AM

If the 1tb drive has never been used before, you will have to format it under disk management. Right click on my computer, click manage, on the left side click on disk management.

voyagerfan99 · 03-11-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memory

If the 1tb drive has never been used before, you will have to format it under disk management. Right click on my computer, click manage, on the left side click on disk management.

+1 That's correct.

Kr4zY Fo0L · 03-11-2010, 02:30 AM

That did the trick! Thanks guys!

03-11-2010, 01:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kr4zY Fo0L New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	Issue with using 2 HDD's I just put together my new computer, fresh install of Windows 7. I am using two HDD's, a 500gb Hitachi (for OS and programs) and a 1TB Samsung (for media files). Both are recognized in the BIOS, during install of Windows 7 both HDD's were available, also both show up functioning properly in the Windows Device Manager. The problem is only my Hitachi (500GB) with the OS installed on it shows up under "My Computer." Something I missed in the BIOS? I am going to say user error on my part but what are the chances the Samsung HDD is done for?

03-11-2010, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
memory Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 762	If the 1tb drive has never been used before, you will have to format it under disk management. Right click on my computer, click manage, on the left side click on disk management. __________________ Antec 1200 Intel Core i7 920@4.0ghz Noctua NH-D14 Gigabyte-X58A-UD3R ATI Radeon XFX HD5870 Corsair 6gb DDR3 1600 Corsair 850HX PSU WD Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500gb(x2) Windows 7 Pro 64bit

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03-11-2010, 02:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kr4zY Fo0L New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	That did the trick! Thanks guys!