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Hi there, I'm having a bit of a problem.
After installing my Sound Blaster Audigy SE sound card, my D and E dri'ves mysteriously disappeared. My G (CD) dri've is still visible and working, but get the following error when trying to locate my storage dri'ves:
"D/E:/ refers to a location that is unavailable..."
So for some reason, the hardware can't be found. I'm rather worried that something is wrong with them, but I'd really like to know why this happened and how I can fix it.
Any help is appreciated, thank you.

Just check, if the cables coming from those missing HDs are properly connected (this is normal issue when you install something inside the PC --> you have propably just touched the IDE cable so it has been lift up from one of its connectors (in motherboard or HD).
The other possible cause is too weak PSU (Power Supply Unit).
Also, remember disable the onboard audio (BIOS) if you have had it in use before Audigy SE.
jutapaMessage Edited by jutapa on 08--2006 2:48 PM

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