Posted by Dan on September 21, 19101 at 10:26:18:
In Reply to: Bios doesn't recognise new hdd posted by mike on September 21, 19101 at 05:53:24:
: Got Fujitsu Ultra Dma 33 17 Gb hdd as master and want to install Maxtor D540X 60 Gb as slave to it. I set the jumpers, install cables but Bios does not auto detect and hangs on POST screen. Checked and double checked everything. Won't recognise it as Master either. Have tried all options other than trying in another computer. The Bios is 3 years old so I will probably upgrade anyway. What other options are there?
: Help!
I'm not an expert but.........
You need to find if there is an update to your bios. If so, and if you have a flash bios, then you need to download the file and flash it into your EPROM.
Look for the info and file:
1)at the computer manufacturer
2)at the motherboard manufacturer
3)at the firmware provider
in that order. You will need to know what kind of bios you have, and what version number. You may also need to know the model number of your computer.
Whoever provides you with the firmware, usually will provide instructions for flashing. It's very very important to follow instructions carefully.
Dan