Sata drive not seen in windows explorer

[jc-undataka]

hello to all, i just got my pc and my sata drive isnt recognised. ive got 1 80gig ide and a 200gig sata, i hav a A8v deluxe mainboard and a athlon 3500+. the device manager can c it and i can see it in the bios, but it isnt listed in windows explorer. if ne has ne idea wats wrong plz hlp

 

[isatippy]

Hello and Welcome :wave: :wave:

 

[andygibbs]

Did u install SATA drivers?

 

[kol_indian]

did u install drivers

wiondows xp and windows 2000 gives an option of installing drivers before installation use this or install if u have ide drive also use it to boot (install in that drive) and then install the sata drive.

enjoy

 

[patio]

Did you format the drive yet ? ?
If not Explorer won't recognise it. The BIOS and Device manager tell me the drivers are properly installed.

patio.