how to install an extra hdd?

Some tips of how to install an extra hdd.What do I need? And what is
good hdd

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http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading...hard-drive.htm

http://compreviews.about.com/od/tuto...s/DIYSecHD.htm

Many good brands, try Maxtor or Seagate....

"Maxtrimi" <> wrote in message
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> Some tips of how to install an extra hdd.What do I need? And what is a
> good hdd?
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> Maxtrimi

depending on your pc's input for hdd's ( ide or sata are the most common) all
you need is the hdd and nothing else.if it is ide you will need to set it as
slave with the jumper pins on the back of the new drive and ensure that the
one installed is set to master as the master drive should contain your os.you
may then need a ide cable with 3 connection points and an extra legacy power
input from your pc's power supply.
If you computer mainboard uses sata it is much easier,simply plug the sata
cable into the back of the hdd and in sata slot 1 on your mainboard the
connect power to the hdd. some sata hdd still require legacy power connection
(same as that for dvd drives),but most use a sata power connector which is a
thin "L" shape like the sata data cable yet longer. New pc power units have
both legacy and/or sata power connectors but if you need to connect legacy
power to sata power input on the hdd you will need an adapter.
When this is done you should go into your bios setup to either activate or
check that the hdd has been recognised.
As for what drives are good? Well you can't go wrong with the big 3 :
Seagate , Western Digital or Maxtor. Also i wouldn't partition the drive in
bios as it is not required.I run 2 160gb hdd's, one for os and related
programs and the other for installed games,it makes life a lot better. Good
luck and reply if you have any further questions as i or others are always
gald to help .

"Maxtrimi" wrote:

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> Some tips of how to install an extra hdd.What do I need? And what is a
> good hdd?
>
>
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> Maxtrimi
>

How to install an additional Hard disk:
http://www.whoopis.com/howtos/add-win-disk.html

Video:
http://www.pcworld.com/video/id,353-...d,0/video.html
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"Maxtrimi" <> wrote in message
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> Some tips of how to install an extra hdd.What do I need? And what is a
> good hdd?
>
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> Maxtrimi

roy69;547954 Wrote:
> List your motherboard and what is connected to it at the moment.
> If you are using IDE drives, do not chain them with a cd or dvd drive.
> If you are using SATA then it will simply plug into an empty socket.
> Give us some more info and I will talk you through putting in a new
> drive.
> Ensure you have a spare power connector for it.
> You could go for an external drive if it is used for data as this will
> allow you to take it from machine to machine and is also a good backup
> option.

I am using an Hp Pavilion a1730n
Athlon 64 X2 (W) 4600+ 2.4 GHz

- 2000 MT/s (mega transfers/second)
- Socket AM2
*Motherboard*


- Manufacturer: Asus
- Motherboard Name: A8M2N-LA
- HP/Compaq motherboard name: NodusM3-GL8E
*Hard drive*


- 320 GB SATA
- 7200 rpm






Tell me if you need more info and thanx for the help.


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gypsyfreek;547939 Wrote:
> depending on your pc's input for hdd's ( ide or sata are the most
> common) all
> you need is the hdd and nothing else.if it is ide you will need to set
> it as
> slave with the jumper pins on the back of the new drive and ensure that
> the
> one installed is set to master as the master drive should contain your
> os.you
> may then need a ide cable with 3 connection points and an extra legacy
> power
> input from your pc's power supply.
> If you computer mainboard uses sata it is much easier,simply plug the
> sata
> cable into the back of the hdd and in sata slot 1 on your mainboard the
> connect power to the hdd. some sata hdd still require legacy power
> connection
> (same as that for dvd drives),but most use a sata power connector which
> is a
> thin "L" shape like the sata data cable yet longer. New pc power units
> have
> both legacy and/or sata power connectors but if you need to connect
> legacy
> power to sata power input on the hdd you will need an adapter.
> When this is done you should go into your bios setup to either activate
> or
> check that the hdd has been recognised.
> As for what drives are good? Well you can't go wrong with the big 3 :
> Seagate , Western Digital or Maxtor. Also i wouldn't partition the
> drive in
> bios as it is not required.I run 2 160gb hdd's, one for os and related
> programs and the other for installed games,it makes life a lot better.
> Good
> luck and reply if you have any further questions as i or others are
> always
> gald to help .
>
> "Maxtrimi" wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > Some tips of how to install an extra hdd.What do I need? And what is
> > a
> > > good hdd?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Maxtrimi
> > > > >
Thanx .That is why I am thinking to put another hdd ( for games etc)


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Maxtrimi

roy69;548993 Wrote:
> Totards the bottom of the picture you will see four connectors. These
> are serial ata connectors that work faster than ide. To install a new
> harddrive buy a SATA version.
> Install the hard drive by connectin the SATA cable to the motherboard
> and HD.
> Ensure you have the correct cable to connect your powersupply to the
> drive.
> 2091
>
> 2092
>
> 2093
>
> Visit this site for more info
>
> 'HP and Compaq Desktop PCs*-* Motherboard Specifications, A8M2N-LA
> (Naos)*'
> (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...dlc=en&lang=en)

Very nice.And can you tell me a good hdd? I'm looking for a 250-320 gb.


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