Why can't I do a clean install?

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  1. DocBrown
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    Steezy said:
    Okay, this is my IDE/SATA info-
    >primary IDE master: [not detected]
    >primary IDE slave: [lite-on dvdrw shm-]
    >secondary IDE master: [not detected]
    >secondary IDE slave: [not detected]
    >first SATA device: [hl-dt-st dvdram gh]
    >second SATA device: [wdc wd1600jd-22fyb]
    >third SATA device: [st3320620as]
    >fourth SATA decice: [st3320620as]

    Doea this info help at all?

    I would use the 2 I have highlighted in RED. Disconnect all the others (power & data cables) But I would connect the WDC 160gb HD to the first SATA connector on the MB, then the DVDram drive on the second SATA connector. Set Bios to boot first from
    CD/DVD Optical drive.
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  3. Steezy
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    Alright i'm attempting this.
    I just unplug the drives basically right? How am i to know which ones are the onea highlighted in red?
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  4. DocBrown
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       New #33

    Compare the numbers marked on the drives
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  6. Steezy
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       New #34

    Makes sense :P

    I'm going to physically remove the extras or dissconnect?
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    Steezy said:
    Makes sense :P

    I'm going to physically remove the extras or dissconnect?
    You can probably get by with just disconnecting the power & data cables from the drives not being used during the install.
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  8. Steezy
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    Sorry I'm semi-dumb. Using my ipod touch for all this info/website/ everything, basically makes eberything a bit harder. The point.. Where are these drives located in the case? O.o really sorry for all these dumb questions
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    They are usually mounted in a vertical mounting bays at the front of the case so, the DVD drives can open out the front. And the HD's are usually mounted in smaller bays under them.
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    Hmm. I thought they were there :P just needed clarification. I should probably get on youtube for a titorial or something :s. Seems pretty hard right now
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    Oh wow your from arizona too!
    Thank god it's starting to cool down in the mornings o.O
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  13. DocBrown
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    Try looking at some of the cases & rigs in these threads for position of drives & cables.


    https://www.sevenforums.com/overclock...tml#post895401


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