does your BIOS recognize the drive? If not then its not connected properly or the IDE channel is turned off. If so, then boot from a known good floppy and run the latest Fdsik (not the win95 one, use win98SE version). The correct version will give you the message at the start about supporting...
The vehicle: a 1991 Mazda B2200 Truck (128k miles) with 2.2l fuel inj 4cyl. The problem: The engine will die, the engine light comes on (codes 9,12,14 according to chilton book) and it idles high if you restart it. This lasts for about 20-30 sec. then it all goes away and it drives perfectly. If...