I just recently recieved this 250GB 3.5in eSATA External 7200rpm Hard Drive (http://www.buy.com/prod/Value_Drive_...ml#prodInfoSec) and I plugged it directly into my free SATA port on my mobo. I then followed the directions to format but after going to >Rightclick My Computer > Manage > Disk Management , the drive is not showing up at all. I double checked to make sure the power was going to the hardrive and double checked both ports to make sure everything was plugged in. Could anyone please help me figure out what I am doing wrong??? This external hard drive already came in a enclosure with a seal. The only thing I can think of is that it may also be set to be a Master?? but I didn't want to crack the enclosure, which would void the warranty, without knowing what to do. Below are links to the specs of my computer and mobo:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/sm/techov0.htm#wp10
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http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/sm/specs0.htm#wp105
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http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/sm/techov0.htm#wp10
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http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/sm/specs0.htm#wp105
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