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    new M17X R3 need HHD help

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by GamerGator, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. GamerGator

    GamerGator Notebook Guru

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    Ok got my new AW today stuck in the new memory rebooted no problems.

    Then I started to install the new SSD with the Hybrid 500 XT. The 160G SSD shows up after I do the windows install but the 500G is no where to be found.
    It shows up on the boot screen and the device manager but I cant access it.

    Am I missing something? I know some basics of computers I've DIY my desktop but I beating my head against the wall on this
     
    GamerGator, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. Harryboiyeye

    Harryboiyeye Notebook Deity

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    You need to go into Disk Management and "Allocate" it space from the HDD.
     
    Harryboiyeye, Apr 19, 2011
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    Tapakidney Notebook Evangelist

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    Control panel-administrative tools-computer management-storage-disk management

    It may be as simple as Harry says, or it may also need to be formatted.
     
    Tapakidney, Apr 19, 2011
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    thanks guys ... for some strange reason I couldnt figure out how to format it.
     
    GamerGator, Apr 19, 2011
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