Linux distributions with kernel version 2.6.19 and above include inbox drivers for IDE/ATA device. In most distributions, the kernel does not load the drivers for the inbox IDE/ATA devices by default. The procedure for enabling support for IDE/ATA device in Linux is as follows: Enabling support for IDE/ATA devices during a Clean Installation of Linux To enable support during a Clean Installation of Linux: 1. Boot from the Linux Installation CD/DVD 2. Select Installation and press Enter 3. Type the following command into the Boot Options command line: ata_generic.all_generic_ide=1 4. Press Enter to continue with the Linux OS installation Enabling Support for IDE/ATA Device on an Existing Installation of Linux To enable support during a Existing Installation of Linux: 1. Login as root. 2. Right-click the Desktop and select Open in Terminal. 3. Type the following commands: ls cd/boot/grub vim menu.lst 4. Type the following command at the end of the kernel line for the title paragraph that lists the version information for the Linux distribution. ata_generic.all_generic_ide=1 5. Browse to File and select Save. 6. Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.