help!external 320gb hd not recognised by win xp

Xxxthunder3 SG

i install int hardisk sata 320 gb with ext casing(which stated that recommended not 2 used with more than 120gb hd) in win xp.

it show that one of the usb is not working well,how to solve the problem?

is it the casing that is causing the problem.must i restet the bios setting.can anyone show me step bu step as i am totaly clueless in it.

my external dvd writer also causes problem in win xp.initally it was detected,but later it was not,how to solve this?

please offer your kind advice.your assistance will be greatly appreciated,thanks!

Arkansaw SG

what is your motherboard model?

that 320gb has its own power or is purely powered by usb?

Xxxthunder3 SG

the hd is 2.5",purely powered by usb

Arkansaw SG

try this:

Xxxthunder3 SG

too bad it doesn't solve the problem,any other suggestion?

please?

si_bei_kay_po SG

--- my external dvd writer also causes problem in win xp.initally it was detected,but later it was not,how to solve this? ---

have you try changing the drive letter for your external devices? maybe they are sharing the same drive name thatz why you cannot see your dvd writer anymore after you install your xhardisk...

LatecomerX SG

Can you try those devices in question on another computer (your old system, or your friend's - whichever you can lay your hands on) so that we can determine whether the problem is caused by the respective devices or your computer?

playmemory SG

i install int hardisk sata 320 gb with ext casing(which stated that recommended not 2 used with more than 120gb hd) in win xp.

if the ext casing cannot detect the hard disk then why u purchase it?

can u get it replaced by going back to the vendor?

as for your ext DVD/CD drive, go to device manager to remove the device and reinstall it.

if you cannot view the device, select show all hidden devices in device manager.

kenn3th SG

The usb cables for your ext hdd casing should have 2 splitted usb cables. in case anyone's wondering what's with having an extra usb port, it is for extra power, if the other can't supply adequate power which will not enable the hdd to run.

Plug in both usb cables into the usb slots and try.