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More info?)
MOBOS == short hand for MOtherBOoardS.
"jojo" <cgv_2000*SPAM*@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> under "my computer" properties there are 2 ways to list devices.
> Either a list of configured devices or listed as "connected devices"
> As long as it's connected, it shows in both. The type and model
> are listed in "connect devices".
> This hard drive is 20 GB.
> What please is a Mobos?
>
> Thanks for your time,
> jojo
>
> This is the case:
> USB 2.0 3.5 inch External Hard Drive Enclosure
> Manufacturer: FMI
> Mfg Part #: 070538
> Product Number: 312100
> $39.99
>
> jojo
>
>
> "BAR" <BAR@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:23F6B7BB-6E0D-4B10-ACBD-AE8C9846378C@microsoft.com...
>> How do you know if the device is properly installed?
>> What do you mean by 'connected devices'?
>> Did Windows install device drivers on the first occasion that the USB
>> case
>> was attached to the PC?
>>
>> If not shown under 'disk management' then consider that:
>> a: The external case / hard drive is not properly configured
>> b: The hard drive is a size not manageable by your BIOS. Some Mobos will
>> not identify an external USB case / hard drive, where the drive is >
>> 40Gb.
>> This may be an issue with either the BIOS or the USB case itself, I have
>> found this problem where my clients have bought very cheap units.
>>
>>
>>
>> "jojo" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > "jojo" <cgv_2000*SPAM*@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> > news:O0TXoVGCFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> > > Hi all...need a bit of advice.
>> > > I have an external hard drive with a usb connection connect to my
> laptop
>> > > (windows XP)
>> > > It is listed in the device listing. It is also listed by product name
> in
>> > the
>> > > "connected devises"
>> > > listing. But, I cannot access or see the drive.
>> > > My computer only shows my existing c: drive and my cd writer....
>> > > How do I gain access to this external device?
>> > >
>> > > Thanks,
>> > > jojo
>> > >
>> > >
>> > sorry folks, thought I would add a few more details.
>> > The external hard drive is jumpered to master (says to in the
> instructions)
>> > The hard drive works (I can hear it running)
>> > I have access disk management but the drive is not shown there.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > jojo
>> >
>> >
>> >
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