Re: Gateway GM5066E help


SXMWendell wrote:

I am trying to add a 2nd hard drive to this computer. I have installed the
drive but the BIOS doesn't recognise it.


Not enough information. Your computer uses SATA drives what kind of
drive are you trying to use?


any suggestions. ( I tried the add hardware in Windows too)


That doesn't apply to hard drives. You have to look at the CMOS
settings to see if the motherboard recognizes it.


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