Motherboard won't detect SATA HDD..

[jonx2rt]

I have a weird problem.. my motherboard detects the SATA HDD, but it doesn't.. I can see it in 'My Computer', but when I go to BIOS it's not even there. Has anyone had this problem before? Please pass me some info.

**SPECS**

Motherboard: P5NSLI
CPU: Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
Memory: Patriot 512 x2 Dual Channel
HDD: Seagate 160 GB SATA2
Video: Radeon x800

 

[wolfeyes89]

Have u tried checking ur SATA cable to see if its plugged in the right way.

 

[sPlAtOiD]

Have you enabled SATA in the BIOS?????

 

[jonx2rt]

Yea, I already enabled it in bios, and it is plugged in correctly.. I'm actually using my HDD right now as I type, but it just won't show up in BIOS.

Thanks for replying.. keep the help comin' guys.

 

[freedonutss]

Have you tried updating BIOS?

 

[bmxfreakrider]

if it works, y mess with it? and y do u need it in the bios neways? with those out of the way, update your bios, that should do it

 

[Carson]

Common problem try this link for fix http://www.cpusolutions.com/mm8004744CPU/HTML/Guides/Installing Windows XP on a SATA Harddrive.htm

Covers most problems installing SATA drives