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    x61 2nd HD not showing up

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by anarky321, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. anarky321

    anarky321 Notebook Deity

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    ok i installed a 2nd HD using the ultrabase adapter, and it installed and i can see there's a 2nd HD in device manager and it even shows its got 95 something gigs of space but there's nothing in "my computer", am i missing something? do i need software to use it?

    edit: in device manager it says "status: not initialized" under the device, the device reads as
    ST9100824AS, under "disk drives", is that the adapter or the hard drive itself?
     
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  2. nyu3

    nyu3 Notebook Geek

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    go to
    control panel -> administrative tools -> computer management

    You'll see a window with two panes, select "disk management" from the left pane. Now, on the bottom right pane you should see a list of all your drives. Right click the "free space" bar for drive that is not initialized (probably "Disk 1") and make a new partition from it.
     
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  3. anarky321

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    you sir are a wizard who just got some rep points

    now i can go to sleep at peace :)
     
    anarky321, Jan 28, 2008
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    ^^ partition or format
     
    klutchrider, Jan 28, 2008
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    omg "windows was unable to complete the format" GRRR

    i tried doing a quick format and it fails every time, im trying a normal format right now, but why wouldnt quick format work?

    edit: normal formatting is taking FOREVER i think when i wake up it'll still be formatting
     
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    Yeah, formatting the normal way takes forever.
     
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    format failed at 99%

    "format did not complete successfully"

    im open to suggestions
     
    anarky321, Jan 28, 2008
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  8. nyu3

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    don't know about that. Could be a hardware issue. You could try formatting that drive in another computer. Or put the Seagate in your main drive bay and Boot using Windows XP/Vista CD and format it.
     
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    wow amazingly that worked, it quick-formatted it in windows install no problems

    i cant give you anymore rep, but i tried!! :/

    edit: doubling your HD space is awesome, highly recommended :)))
     
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  10. nyu3

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    Thanks :) Now I have 3 rep :D
     
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    last question, power settings apply to the 2nd HDD equally? i.e. if i have HD's set to "always on" in power management that will apply to the ultrabase drive right?
     
    anarky321, Jan 29, 2008
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  12. nyu3

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    I have no clue. Use your ears :)
     
    nyu3, Jan 30, 2008
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