SATA2 CANT be detected ...abit kn8 ultra

dereklove

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i have juz brought Maxtor 200GB SATA2
i installed into my pc and my mobo doesnt detect it.. Sad
i have enable SATA controller and also tried on/off RAID Sad
i update the bios too..y there is so many problem wif sata installation?

i also have install the driver raid using the F6
 

Drivers04

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What kind of drive is it? Before you do anything, try switching the sata cables. For some reason the WD secure cable doesnt work well with some motherboards. I hope this was of some help.
 
Is the drive getting power? Do you hear it spinning up? I've got that board, and it recognized my drive right away.
If you have one of those multi-flashcard/USB port adapters that fits in a drive bay, disconnect it until your OS is installed. Otherwise, your mobo may put all the flashcard slots at earlier drive letters. Mine wanted to use drive I: for my Maxtor at first for that reason. I took the device out, and had no problems.