2tb storage

[alteplumber]

alteplumber

Installed WD 2 TB HDD, BIOS & disk mngmt not detecting it. I already formated it using an external drive unit, disk mngmt detects it there also my computer. But when i install it in the computer internally it is not recognized. running vista, 32 bit, abit av8, amd 64 dual core. need help!

 

[Zenthar]

Is the HDD a model WD2001FASS or WD20EARS by any chance?

 

[MrLinux]

Big Sector drives should still be detected by the BIOS, if anything it'll be the SATA 1.50 ports not autodetecting SATA 3.0 drives.

http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5324&p_created=#jumper

 

[alteplumber]

not cables, tried different ones & they work on an seagate 400 gb hdd.
2 tb is a modle wd20eads.