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Originally Posted by dragonone
if you're 'adding' a hd u can just right click on the drive in windows and select format
it's actually quite fool proof because the connectors only fit one way (ie. the 'L' shapes, one long one short for SATA), maybe you can look at ur original hd for reference.
1) sata cable one end to your motherboard, one end to your harddrive
2) sata power cable from your power supply plug into your harddrive. if you don't have an extra connector check if your motherboard came with an extra adapter or purchase one at the store.
the only confusing part would be your case. if it's an old plain case it's just 2+ screws holding your harddive, if it has a drive cage or rails you need to play around with it a bit as every case is different
also make sure ur mb has sata, it probably does
when in doubt you can always take pictures of the extra cables available in your case, maybe a model no. of your case and motherboard.....
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Perfect I think that's all I need to know. I'm sure I can manage the plugs. I just wasn't sure if I need to enter BIOS or whether there was a special way to format.
So basically, wire up the SATA cable from mobo to HDD, then PSU to HDD. Format in windows and everything so be gravy?
Damn, I thought you had to do alot more then that.
I have an Antec 900 case (which sucks if anyone plans on buying it to make space for bigger video cards ie. 9800GTX)
Asus PsK ATX LG775 P35
Running Window Vista 64 if that helps.
Thanks man, you've been very helpful