2nd HDD not working after swapping bios to AHCI


  1. Ghozt
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    2nd HDD not working after swapping bios to AHCI


    HI

    I have 2X HDD's 1 running windows and other for storage, both were working just fine.

    A week ago I had to change my Sata Controller in Bios to AHCI from IDE. I installed a new windows and my 1 Primary HDD is working just fine but my storage HDD doesn't show in windows.

    My Bios shows both HDD but windows only one. (My primary HDD got 2 partitions 1-is for Windows and the other one is still empty but after sorting out my HDD problem will use it for duel booting)

    Can someone please help my how do I get my 2ND HDD to work in windows without loosing all my data on it?

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  3. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Welcome to the forum Ghozt.
    Our experts will need to see some more information. Please read and use this tutorial by Golden and post the picture.

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  4. Ghozt
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    2nd HDD not working after swapping bios to AHCI-capture.png

    Attached is a picture of my disk management, Have a look at Disk 1.
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