sata (newer) or EIDE (older)
The BIOS has not been configured to detect a second hard drive
the bios has not been configured to detect a second hard drive
They are the cables that connect your hard drive or cd/dvd drive to the motherboard.
BIOS not configured to detect a second hard drive
The two are EIDE (enhanced integrated drive electronics) or IDE (integrated Drive Electronics)
Is the hard drive connected to a mounting bracket? If so, what type of screws secure the hard drive to the mounting bracket
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is, and should be connected to a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) or PATA(Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment). Connecting to one of these ports will enable the motherboard, or rather the whole computer to read the hard disk drive. Also, it should be connected to one of the power supply cables to be able to power up the hard disk. Sometimes, there are attachments or enclosures that enables the hard disk to connect to a computer using USB.
I think the retail kit gives you a box, cables, maybe a manual and warranty info while the other does not.
Usually, the hard drive connects to the motherboard.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is, and should be connected to a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) or PATA(Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment). Connecting to one of these ports will enable the motherboard, or rather the whole computer to read the hard disk drive. Also, it should be connected to one of the power supply cables to be able to power up the hard disk. Sometimes, there are attachments or enclosures that enables the hard disk to connect to a computer using USB.
The hard drive should be on the bottom connector and all you other drives on the top connectors. Thats how mines connected!!!!!!!! :-)
ATA (UDMA) 66/100/133 modes of operation require the new cables that have 80 conductors