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Discussion in 'Specific Hardware Issues' started by Grandra6f6, Apr 1, 2010.

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  1. Grandra6f6

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    I have a computer with an IDE MOBO everything is working fine but i wanted to add a new Hard drive on it but the HDD i have is a SATA HDD 320 GB but the MOBO i have is an IDE MOBO i bought the SATA to IDE/IDE to SATA adapter i plug everything and when I power on m PC it wont recognize the SATA HDD

    is there anyone who can help me with that Issues Please
     
    Grandra6f6, Apr 1, 2010
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    Hi Grandra. A Techie should be along shortly to assist you.
     
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    Let me ask you a few of the questions that one of our hardware experts will probably need to know.

    1. Is this new SATA drive to be the primary drive? A replacement?

    2. Can you identify the MOBO by manufacturer and model?
     
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  5. Grandra6f6

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    the new SATA HDD will be the replacement of the old IDE HDD (or Primary)

    the MOBO is Asus P4S533
     
    Grandra6f6, Apr 1, 2010
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    I think it best to wait until either Dalo Harkin or allheart55 arrives. One is in England and the other in Philadelphia. From what I can gather these adapters are not all that reliable and that MOBO has been around since at least 2002. It may be time for an upgrade but, as I said, wait for the real experts not some old Administrator.:D
     
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  7. Grandra6f6

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    lol ok cool

    P.S. I get this error message Bios Update date incorect. CPUID=00000F27,

    Disk boot failure, Insert system disk and press enter
     
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  8. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Hello Grandra,

    What type of adapter are you attempting to use? I usually use an IDE to SATA adapter cable for strapping a drive to my bench
    box for technical issues. Have you removed the original IDE drive? You also need to make changes in the bios. If you could be a
    bit more specific it would be helpful.

     
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    Have you checked for a bios flash for your board? It sounds like it needs to be updated.
     
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    Here is the adpater that i'm using

    [​IMG]

    I removed the IDE hdd but i still have it i'm trying to put the SATA HDD on the pc but the MOBO wont recognize my new SATA HDD
     
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    Hi Grandra,

    Enter the bios and and select Integrated Peripherals. You should see settings for USB Device, Onboard FDC Controller etc.
    Under SATA Mode change the setting from IDE to RAID or ACHI if available. Save and exit. Reboot and see if your mobo
    recognizes the SATA drive.

    ~Cindy~
     
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    If the above instructions do not work, try selecting Standard CMOS Features in the bios and look for ACHI setting for Drive 0.....
     
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    I dont have those option on my BIOS I double check i cant see them
     
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    Hi Grandra,

    Once you enter the bios you should see something similiar to the screenshot below....

    [​IMG]
     
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    Mine is not like that, I Have the AwardBios Setup Utility

    with 5 Tabs in it
    Main, Advanced, Power, Boot, Exit
     
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    [​IMG]Click on the following link and choose the board most similar to yours, please?

    Scroll all the way through the screenshots....Thanks.
    Award Bios
     
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    My Bios Look like this ------> click Bios
     
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    well any Idea ? [​IMG]
     
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    Sorry Grandra you are just victim of the Easter weekend. I am sure that allheart (or someone else) will see it soon and comment. I am not good enough in that area to try to take it over.
     
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  20. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    You will need a spare power line from the Computer PSU to power the drive. The adapter
    supplies power to the board and not to the SATA drive.

    [​IMG]
     
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    ok thanx, you do you know where can I order the extra cord so I can power the Sata Drive and what is the name of the cord
     
    Grandra6f6, Apr 4, 2010
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