Vista can't or won't find my HDD to install OS

cstack

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I just built my first computer since XP was released, so I've just completed a whole checklist of troubleshoots and followed all install guides to the letter. I've tried a variety of bios setting and formatted my HDD twice. It's a fresh, brand new, never been used computer. Built her from the ground up. I need help getting the OS to install though. My current system specifications are

P55-UD5 Gigabyte MOBO
Intel i5 750 lynnfield LGA1156
4 GB of Corsair DDR3 RAM
nvidia GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 by EVGA
Corsair 750W power Supply
1TB Hitachi SATA Deskstar HDDecs are



Trying to install Vista 64bit. Any help will be appreciated.
 

My Computer

I just built my first computer since XP was released, so I've just completed a whole checklist of troubleshoots and followed all install guides to the letter. I've tried a variety of bios setting and formatted my HDD twice. It's a fresh, brand new, never been used computer. Built her from the ground up. I need help getting the OS to install though. My current system specifications are

P55-UD5 Gigabyte MOBO
Intel i5 750 lynnfield LGA1156
4 GB of Corsair DDR3 RAM
nvidia GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 by EVGA
Corsair 750W power Supply
1TB Hitachi SATA Deskstar HDDecs are



Trying to install Vista 64bit. Any help will be appreciated.

Try using a different HDD cable. Does it show up in the BOIS?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Core i7 860 Lynnfield
    Motherboard
    Asus P7P55D Deluxe
    Memory
    Corsair XMS 3 PC 1600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5770
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 2350 Flatron HD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 1Tb
    PSU
    650w Corsair
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    CoolerMaster Hyper212
    Keyboard
    yeah,somewhere...
    Mouse
    5 button w/speed control
    Internet Speed
    cable modem
    Other Info
    Running a very stable 3.6Ghz @ 8-8-8-24 1.65v
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