System only recognizes 2gb out of a 40gb hard drive

Hey guys, i installed a second hard drive (D) in my computer, its a 40gb, but windows xp pro only recognized 2gb.
I've checked SETUP -> CMOS Features, and it show its real size (40gb), so i don't know.

Also i formated the disk before installing it so i don't think its partitioned.
Is it the hard drive?

Thanks!

 

first of all what os do you have? if xin xp go to disk management utility and tell us what is showed there concerned with your HD.

 

What did you format it with DOS or a Win95 floppy?
XP has a Disk Manager under Control Panel > Admin Tools> Computer Management, then Disk Management. You can partition and format there.
With XP you can install a bare - out of the box drive and go there to set the whole thing up or next time use the manufactures tools to do it...

 

thanks guys! i went to the Disk Manager and solved the problem from there, turns out the drive WAS partitioned, appreciate the help.