How Do I Make My 2nd HDD My Default One?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by HasSanK, Nov 12, 2006.

  1. HasSanK

    HasSanK Specialist

    I currently have 2 Hard Drives installed:

    C drive has 40gb of space and my 2nd HDD (G) has 80gb of space.

    'G' was only meant to be a temporary thing as it is my brother's and I was just borrowing it.

    He now wants it back but he said that I can keep the 2nd HDD that has more space and give him the 40gb hard drive if I wish.

    Now I was just wondering what I would have to do to basically turn my 2nd HDD into my computer's new C Drive so it is the default HDD, thanks.


    HK
     
  2. LasAnimasLogica

    LasAnimasLogica Private E-2

    Are they IDE devices or SATA? I'm not too familiar with SATA yet, but for an IDE device you need to set the jumpers correctly to identify the drives as MASTER and SLAVE. There should be a small diagram somewhere on the HDD showing the correct positioning. Also, I believe you would need to install your OS onto the new primary drive, unless you can change you boot option in BIOS to boot from a secondary disk.
     

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