Andrew E
December 9th 03, 10:20 AM
You need to install the xp cd,boot from cd,install the
drivers/software for the ATA when prompted by windows.
>-----Original Message-----
>I just installed a new maxtor 160GB HDD into my home
built computer. Maxtor
>says I need to plug it into the ATA PCI card they gave
me. I started
>installing win xp while HDD is plugged into the
motherboard straight, but it
>started shutting down and restarting during the setup. I
plugged it into
>the ATA card and now it stalls on "Setup is inspecting
your computer's
>hardware configuration". Can anyone help me. I need
this computer back
>soon before I go to sea(I'm in the Navy). TIA.
>Jay
>
>
>.
>
drivers/software for the ATA when prompted by windows.
>-----Original Message-----
>I just installed a new maxtor 160GB HDD into my home
built computer. Maxtor
>says I need to plug it into the ATA PCI card they gave
me. I started
>installing win xp while HDD is plugged into the
motherboard straight, but it
>started shutting down and restarting during the setup. I
plugged it into
>the ATA card and now it stalls on "Setup is inspecting
your computer's
>hardware configuration". Can anyone help me. I need
this computer back
>soon before I go to sea(I'm in the Navy). TIA.
>Jay
>
>
>.
>