samsung hdd problem. help!

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by arteta23, Sep 10, 2006.

  1. arteta23

    arteta23 Guest

    I have just installed a new 300 gig hd. i am using xp pro and it is only recognising it as a 31 gb hd.
    Can anyone help??

    thanx
     
    arteta23, Sep 10, 2006
    #1
  2. elokito

    elokito Regular member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2006
    Messages:
    854
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    the hd has a jumper on the back of it remove it and put it as cs (cable select)


    the hd must have some kind of jumper setting drawing on it
     
    Last edited: Sep 10, 2006
    elokito, Sep 10, 2006
    #2
  3. arteta23

    arteta23 Guest

    Thanks done that . I am now getting 128gb!!
    Any other advice to get the 300gb??
     
    arteta23, Sep 11, 2006
    #3
  4. elokito

    elokito Regular member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2006
    Messages:
    854
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    yes update win xp i guess u have no sp installed so install sp1 to get past 130gb so install sp1 so it could c the entire drive that is going to fix it
     
    Last edited: Sep 11, 2006
    elokito, Sep 11, 2006
    #4
  5. arteta23

    arteta23 Guest

    thanks for advice. Went on to samsungs website and got the util for it now have a 300gb hd.
     
    arteta23, Sep 12, 2006
    #5

Share This Page