stupid question

[RedSox4Eva]

i replaced the dead hard drive in an old computer (8 gb) with a new maxtor 7200rpm 80gb one. however, the computer fails to detect the new hard drive. i've already rechecked all the connections, so could it be the 140w power supply that's causing the problem?

 

[ecxeleron]

most old mobos only support 8(socket7)-30(early slot 1)GB

 

[viper11885]

Have you double checked the jumper is in the correct setting?

 

[EnderW]

It's definitly possible that the PSU is the problem, 140 Watts is pretty small. Also, like ecxeleron mentioned, make sure your motherboard supports larger drives.

 

[CommanderFrank]

Could be the PSU, but has the drive been formatted?

 

[dream caster]

It should recognize the drive even if it does not recognize all of its capacity.
Are you sure the old drive is dead and that this is not a motherboard failure ?

 

[BlindedByScience]

There is a jumper on the back of the hard drive to limit it's capacity, as seen by the motherboard's hardware. I'd give that a try to see if it clears things up.

Good Luck - B.B.S.

 

[RedSox4Eva]

I've tried the cylinder limitation jumper, the MaxBlast software included with my hard drive, and I can't find a BIOS update that pertains to the hard drive capacity issue. I've decided to just purchase an adapter. Would something like this: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=16-115-004&depa=1 work? Thanks.

 

[RedSox4Eva]

bump

 

[EnderW]

Originally posted by RedSox4Eva
I've tried the cylinder limitation jumper, the MaxBlast software included with my hard drive, and I can't find a BIOS update that pertains to the hard drive capacity issue. I've decided to just purchase an adapter. Would something like this: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=16-115-004&depa=1 work? Thanks.

I think that would work just fine.