How do I detect my hard drive?

To check to see if this is the cause of the BIOS not detecting the hard drive, follow these steps:

  1. Power off the computer.
  2. Open the computer case and remove the data cable from the hard drive. This will stop any power saving commands from being sent.
  3. Turn on the system. Check to see if the hard drive is spinning.

Why is my PC not detecting my hard drive?

If your drive is not detected it may be because it is turned OFF in System Setup. Some motherboard manufactures disable unused ports in the BIOS by default. You will need to enter the the BIOS setup in order to verify their current state.

Why is my SATA drive not detected?

Check for Faulty or Unplugged SATA Cables The BIOS will not detect a hard drive if the data cable is faulty. Make sure the SATA cables are in good condition, and you have connected them promptly. Also, inspect the motherboard for bent or misaligned pins.

Why is my HDD not showing up in File Explorer?

If your drive is powered on but still isn’t appearing in File Explorer, it’s time to do some digging. Open the Start menu and type “disk management,” and press Enter when the Create and Format Hard Disk Partitions option appears. Once Disk Management loads, scroll down to see if your disk appears in the list.

How do I enable my hard drive in BIOS?

To Set the System BIOS and Configure Your Disks for Intel SATA or RAID

  1. Power on the system.
  2. Press the F2 key at the Sun logo screen to enter the BIOS Setup menu.
  3. In the BIOS Utility dialog, select Advanced -> IDE Configuration.
  4. In the IDE Configuration menu, select Configure SATA as and press Enter.

How do I know if my hard drive is detected in BIOS?

If you installed a new hard disk, check whether the hard disk was successfully installed. When starting or restarting the computer, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup screen. All of the installed disks will appear in the Disk Information area. If the newly installed disk does not appear, reinstall the disk.