Maxtor D740X 40Gig drive problem.

**IceBlitz** · 12-13-2001, 08:32 PM

I'm using windowsxp, and I just purchased the 40gig OEM drive but it doesn't appear on "My Computer"
The property says the drive is working properly, but I couldn't see the damn drive in "My Computer"
It is there, but it is NOT there.
When I searched in my properties I was able to find these 'unusual' lines

Maxtor 6L040J2
Disk1
Type: Unknown
Status: Not initialized
Partition type: Not applicable

Anyone can help me?

I have these as my configuration right now.
13.6 gig Maxtor drive 1st master
40gig Maxtor 1st slave
LG 16-10-32 drive 2nd master
Toshiba 4X drive 2nd slave

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**jtarchit** · 12-13-2001, 08:36 PM

are ya sure you've got the jumpers set correctly on both drives. like not single master unit, not cable select. ya know, wouldn't hurt to check it again...

**kpxgq** · 12-13-2001, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by jtarchit:
are ya sure you've got the jumpers set correctly on both drives. like not single master unit, not cable select. ya know, wouldn't hurt to check it again...

thats what im thinking

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**Thalygos** · 12-13-2001, 08:52 PM

**IceBlitz** · 12-13-2001, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by jtarchit:
are ya sure you've got the jumpers set correctly on both drives. like not single master unit, not cable select. ya know, wouldn't hurt to check it again...

No, jumper is ok

Ive tried

1. Cable select on both
2. CS on 13.6 gig, slave select on 40 gig
3. Master select on 13.6 gig, CS on 40 gig
Nope, I need to fix the
"not initiated problem" and others.

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**Spineshank** · 12-13-2001, 10:53 PM

Cable select is bad mmk lol. Put your drive that has windows on master and your other on slave no cable select crap.

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**CAMS** · 12-14-2001, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by IceBlitz:

Hate to state the obvious but you made no mention of partitioning or formating this disk. XP wont see it if you dont.

Actually I just read this in another forum.
Install the disk into your computer

1. Boot into WinXP

2. Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'

3. When the manager open, choose 'Disk Management' from the left-panel

4. Your new drive will be shown as a large empty block...

5. Right-click this empty block and choose 'create partition'

6. Specify that this should be a 'Primary partition' and set a size (you can use the entire drive if you wish)

7. You can specify up to three primary partitions on each drive under WinXP if you wish

8. On the next screen, assign a drive letter and choose to format the drive with the NTFS system

Kier posted this in AMDMB.com

[This message has been edited by CAMS (edited December 13, 2001).]

**wenus2** · 12-14-2001, 01:04 AM

CAMS has the right answer (or the answer I would have given, but don't get confused those 2 aren't always the same). Way to be CAMS! You can also do this much easier in DOS, but I'm assuming since you didn't know it had to be done, you're prolly not old school :-)

let us know if that doesn't work

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**IceBlitz** · 12-14-2001, 03:14 AM

Thanks CAMS

"So, this is how you partition in WindowsXP"
--a

btw
Is NTSF better than FAT32?
(give more space, faster...etc.?)

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**Phrantik** · 12-14-2001, 04:35 AM

Yes, NTFS is better. It allows for better security than fat32. Go with NTFS.

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**kpxgq** · 12-14-2001, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by IceBlitz:
Thanks CAMS

"So, this is how you partition in WindowsXP"
--a

btw
Is NTSF better than FAT32?
(give more space, faster...etc.?)

u goto DOS and type "fdisk"

NTFS is slower than FAT32 but has better security and file sharing features.

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**Frodo Baggins** · 12-14-2001, 07:47 AM

I was under the impressions that the Maxtor DiamondMax+ drives came preformatted?

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**Mechanic** · 12-14-2001, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Frodo Baggins:
I was under the impressions that the Maxtor DiamondMax+ drives came preformatted?

I never saw a drive that came pre-formatted and I've seen a lot of them!

**CAMS** · 12-14-2001, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by IceBlitz:
Thanks CAMS

"So, this is how you partition in WindowsXP"
--a

btw
Is NTSF better than FAT32?
(give more space, faster...etc.?)

I booted from WinXP and partitioned from there. I didn't realise you could partition and format the second disk from within XP.

**peternem** · 12-14-2001, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by Frodo Baggins:
I was under the impressions that the Maxtor DiamondMax+ drives came preformatted?

Affraid not - there would be little point, what with so many power/entheusiast users (which is who this drive is aimed at imho) partition their drives or use it in a RAID array having it preformatted would be a waste - theres also the issue of would they format it Fat32 or NTFS, and do either of those and all the Linux crown would complain - its as much politics as technicallity I guess!

As has been said, I also have never heard of a hard disk coming pre formatted... floppy disks maybe!

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