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streetfighter 2 · Oct 4, 2010, 07:41 PM

I'd expect a guy with an avatar that includes the words, "hardware surgeon" to be able to install an HDD. No offense. Merely amused.

Combine what Tokio and Bo$$ said. Restart->NTFS Quick format.

There is no need to clear the CMOS.

Oct 4, 2010, 07:41 PM	#7
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