Windows 10: Add a Second Hard Drive

Discus and support Add a Second Hard Drive in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have an Acer AME600-UR378 Desktop computer that has the facility to add a SATA hard drive in a bay located in the front panel. I have installed a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by DouglasBesemer, Dec 29, 2018.

  1. DOUGLASBESEMER
    DouglasBesemer Win User

    Add a Second Hard Drive


    I have an Acer AME600-UR378 Desktop computer that has the facility to add a SATA hard drive in a bay located in the front panel. I have installed a Toshiba SATA MG03ACA200 2TB drive in that bay. It does not show up in my device manager or in Windows Explorer. What steps are required to get the computer to recognize the new drive?

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    DouglasBesemer, Dec 29, 2018
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  2. GERARD QUI
    Gerard Qui Win User

    second hard drive

    Hi,

    Based on the screenshot that you've provided, it seems that the second hard drive is not recognized by your computer. For us to resolve the issue, we recommend that you run the troubleshooter for hardware and devices. Follow these steps on how to run the
    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

    • On Cortana search, type troubleshooting.
    • Select Troubleshooting from the list.
    • Click View all at the left pane of the window.
    • Select Hardware and Devices.
    • Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Feel free to post back if you have other concern.
     
    Gerard Qui, Dec 29, 2018
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  3. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User
    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Dec 29, 2018
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  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Add a Second Hard Drive

    little cat, Dec 29, 2018
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