Slave hard disk recognition

slap_ed · 04-08-2006, 05:35 PM

Before re-formatting and re-installing XP onto my 160GB master disk I backed-up all my data onto my 40GB slave drive. The system boots fine from the master drive but my slave drive is not recognised. Disk management reports that the master drive C: 127.99GB NTFS Healthy (System) and the remainder of the master disk as a partition Z: 25.39GB NTFS Healthy.
My slave drive is reported within disk management as 38.34 GB NTFS Health Active (the right click only gives me the option to delete partiton)

My computer does not report this drive at all.

Any ideas why this disk is not recognised? and is a re-format of this drive the only option, losing all my saved data.

Trizoy · 04-08-2006, 05:59 PM

try unpluggin it, then after a restart, plug it back in. Make sure the jumper setting is correct for its location.

slap_ed · 04-08-2006, 06:37 PM

The jumpers are set to slave and i've tried unplugging the drive, re-booting and then re-connecting the drive. The disk management software recognises the drive but windows explorer and my computer don't.
Any more ideas would be greatly appreciated

edgaracrunkog · 04-10-2006, 07:49 PM

thats my same problem and i need help also

OvenMaster · 04-10-2006, 08:35 PM

From Windows Help and Support:

To manage new disks
Open Computer Management (Local).
On the Action menu, click Rescan Disks.
Notes

To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
If you do not see this, go to C: -> Windows -> System32 -> compmgmt
In the console tree, click Disk Management.
Where?

Computer Management (Local)
Storage
Disk Management

You must be logged on as a computer administrator in order to complete this procedure.
If Disk Management does not detect the new disk after you click Rescan Disks, you might need to restart your computer.
New disks are added to the computer as basic disks.

OvenMaster · 04-10-2006, 08:41 PM

http://techrepublic.com.com/5102-1035-5568119.html
is another alternative chock full of possibilities
Tom

04-08-2006, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
slap_ed New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Slave hard disk recognition Before re-formatting and re-installing XP onto my 160GB master disk I backed-up all my data onto my 40GB slave drive. The system boots fine from the master drive but my slave drive is not recognised. Disk management reports that the master drive C: 127.99GB NTFS Healthy (System) and the remainder of the master disk as a partition Z: 25.39GB NTFS Healthy. My slave drive is reported within disk management as 38.34 GB NTFS Health Active (the right click only gives me the option to delete partiton) My computer does not report this drive at all. Any ideas why this disk is not recognised? and is a re-format of this drive the only option, losing all my saved data.

04-08-2006, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Campbell, Ca Posts: 4,647	try unpluggin it, then after a restart, plug it back in. Make sure the jumper setting is correct for its location. __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

04-10-2006, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Away for a while Age: 49 Posts: 1,961	From Windows Help and Support: To manage new disks Open Computer Management (Local). On the Action menu, click Rescan Disks. Notes To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management. If you do not see this, go to C: -> Windows -> System32 -> compmgmt In the console tree, click Disk Management. Where? Computer Management (Local) Storage Disk Management You must be logged on as a computer administrator in order to complete this procedure. If Disk Management does not detect the new disk after you click Rescan Disks, you might need to restart your computer. New disks are added to the computer as basic disks. __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * DVD: Pioneer DVR-115DBK & LiteOn SOHW-812S DVD/CD burners PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 350W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: eMachines * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * PRN: Epson C88+ * OS: XP Home SP2 *** ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

04-10-2006, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Away for a while Age: 49 Posts: 1,961	http://techrepublic.com.com/5102-1035-5568119.html is another alternative chock full of possibilities Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * DVD: Pioneer DVR-115DBK & LiteOn SOHW-812S DVD/CD burners PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 350W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: eMachines * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * PRN: Epson C88+ * OS: XP Home SP2 *** ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

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04-08-2006, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
slap_ed New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	The jumpers are set to slave and i've tried unplugging the drive, re-booting and then re-connecting the drive. The disk management software recognises the drive but windows explorer and my computer don't. Any more ideas would be greatly appreciated

04-10-2006, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
edgaracrunkog New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	thats my same problem and i need help also