Why removable disk is not displaying in my computer

[mizfitz]

I Have just installed an added CD/DVD read write drive and now the computer does not recognize either drive. Any suggestions?

 

[MidnightDistort]

Are they SATA drives or IDE?

 

[mizfitz]

Both are IDE

 

[MidnightDistort]

I'd check the drives for a slave/master issue then. Try this tutorial out to see if you can get it working http://www.mikeshardware.com/howtos/howto_connect_ide_hd.html

 

[Inductor]

The slave cord and the master have to be plugged in right, for instance if you plug a slave in to the slot but do not enable in your Bios(?) then it might not show up. At least that is what I have experienced in the past.

 

[mizfitz]

I'd check the drives for a slave/master issue then. Try this tutorial out to see if you can get it working http://www.mikeshardware.com/howtos/howto_connect_ide_hd.html

Got it. I had the Slave/Master jumpers connected improperly. Thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Best answer selected by Area51reopened.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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