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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 6:45 pm
Post subject: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted
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Using Gigabyte 965P S3 motherboard with F5 bios
Everything is fine and stable using EIDE hard drives, but I'm having
trouble installing an SATA hard drive: Western Digital's SE16 320GB
SATA (WD3200KS)
With the SATA drive, it just doesn't work. Everything is slow. System
regularly locks up. Processes lock up and "end process" doesn't work.
I'm not sure if this is a Motherboard issue or one with the Hard Drive
(here after just HD). There are just too many variables so I'm hoping
someone can point me in the right direction. Here's some more
information on how I got here.
--- I formated the HD using XP's windows managment sofware. I've used
this before with IDE drives with no issues whatsoever. I formated a
simple drive with a primary partition and a few other partions on the
logical drive.
--- I used True Image to restore an image to the SATA primary (active)
partition. This image was created from an IDE HD.
--- No SATA drivers were available for download from Gigabyte's website
except the RAID ones. I'm not running raid on SATA.
--- Regarding BIOS option "SATA Port0-3 Native Mode", I have tried it
with this option Enabled and Disabled, but with no noticable
difference.
--- Looking at the Device Manager, I'm showing some problems. I don't
think the SATA drive is getting recongized correctly and it's coming up
with a generic driver. Not sure where to get the drivers from.
Western Digital didn't seem to offer any, nor did Gigabyte.
--- I downloaded and ran Western Digitals Lifeguard Diagnostics Tools
(11.2) and the drive checked out as error free.
--- The S3 offers a three different SATA inferfaces. I tried all three
but I didn't notice a difference.
My next step is to use Western Digitals Formating tools which I'm
hoping I can run from my IDE to format the SATA. I've read WD's
tutorial for this sofware, but I can't see how this will be any
different from XPs format tools. I'm guessing that XP isn't recognzing
the drive correctly probably because the image I restored to the SATA
was created from the active partition when it was on an IDE drive. I
really don't want to install XP from scratch, but everytime I try to
uninstall the hard drive drivers from the device manager, the computer
hangs forcing a reboot.
While experimenting, the SATA drive eventually corrupts itself and I
have to reformat. This is a lengthly process and so troubleshooting is
very slow and time consuming. Any help is extremely apprecaited.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:47 pm
Post subject: Re: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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<jimrainfordson.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Using Gigabyte 965P S3 motherboard with F5 bios
> Everything is fine and stable using EIDE hard drives, but I'm having
> trouble installing an SATA hard drive: Western Digital's SE16 320GB
> SATA (WD3200KS)
>
> With the SATA drive, it just doesn't work. Everything is slow. System
> regularly locks up. Processes lock up and "end process" doesn't work.
>
> I'm not sure if this is a Motherboard issue or one with the Hard Drive
> (here after just HD). There are just too many variables so I'm hoping
> someone can point me in the right direction. Here's some more
> information on how I got here.
>
> --- I formated the HD using XP's windows managment sofware. I've used
> this before with IDE drives with no issues whatsoever. I formated a
> simple drive with a primary partition and a few other partions on the
> logical drive.
>
> --- I used True Image to restore an image to the SATA primary (active)
> partition. This image was created from an IDE HD.
>
> --- No SATA drivers were available for download from Gigabyte's website
> except the RAID ones. I'm not running raid on SATA.
>
> --- Regarding BIOS option "SATA Port0-3 Native Mode", I have tried it
> with this option Enabled and Disabled, but with no noticable
> difference.
>
> --- Looking at the Device Manager, I'm showing some problems. I don't
> think the SATA drive is getting recongized correctly and it's coming up
> with a generic driver. Not sure where to get the drivers from.
> Western Digital didn't seem to offer any, nor did Gigabyte.
>
> --- I downloaded and ran Western Digitals Lifeguard Diagnostics Tools
> (11.2) and the drive checked out as error free.
>
> --- The S3 offers a three different SATA inferfaces. I tried all three
> but I didn't notice a difference.
>
> My next step is to use Western Digitals Formating tools which I'm
> hoping I can run from my IDE to format the SATA. I've read WD's
> tutorial for this sofware, but I can't see how this will be any
> different from XPs format tools. I'm guessing that XP isn't recognzing
> the drive correctly probably because the image I restored to the SATA
> was created from the active partition when it was on an IDE drive. I
> really don't want to install XP from scratch, but everytime I try to
> uninstall the hard drive drivers from the device manager, the computer
> hangs forcing a reboot.
>
> While experimenting, the SATA drive eventually corrupts itself and I
> have to reformat. This is a lengthly process and so troubleshooting is
> very slow and time consuming. Any help is extremely apprecaited.
>
> Thank you!
jimrainfordson:
1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
process and it's that that is causing your problems?
4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
circumstances?
5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
both ends, right?
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:58 am
Post subject: Re: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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It doesnt matter whether you are using raid or not, you need to install sata
raid drivers from floppy useing the F6 option during the install/repair of
win.
See pages 27.7/8 and page 74.4 on, of your manual
"Anna" <myname.TakeThisOut@myisp.net> wrote in message
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> <jimrainfordson.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1162435526.621198.138680@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
> > Using Gigabyte 965P S3 motherboard with F5 bios
> > Everything is fine and stable using EIDE hard drives, but I'm having
> > trouble installing an SATA hard drive: Western Digital's SE16 320GB
> > SATA (WD3200KS)
> >
> > With the SATA drive, it just doesn't work. Everything is slow. System
> > regularly locks up. Processes lock up and "end process" doesn't work.
> >
> > I'm not sure if this is a Motherboard issue or one with the Hard Drive
> > (here after just HD). There are just too many variables so I'm hoping
> > someone can point me in the right direction. Here's some more
> > information on how I got here.
> >
> > --- I formated the HD using XP's windows managment sofware. I've used
> > this before with IDE drives with no issues whatsoever. I formated a
> > simple drive with a primary partition and a few other partions on the
> > logical drive.
> >
> > --- I used True Image to restore an image to the SATA primary (active)
> > partition. This image was created from an IDE HD.
> >
> > --- No SATA drivers were available for download from Gigabyte's website
> > except the RAID ones. I'm not running raid on SATA.
> >
> > --- Regarding BIOS option "SATA Port0-3 Native Mode", I have tried it
> > with this option Enabled and Disabled, but with no noticable
> > difference.
> >
> > --- Looking at the Device Manager, I'm showing some problems. I don't
> > think the SATA drive is getting recongized correctly and it's coming up
> > with a generic driver. Not sure where to get the drivers from.
> > Western Digital didn't seem to offer any, nor did Gigabyte.
> >
> > --- I downloaded and ran Western Digitals Lifeguard Diagnostics Tools
> > (11.2) and the drive checked out as error free.
> >
> > --- The S3 offers a three different SATA inferfaces. I tried all three
> > but I didn't notice a difference.
> >
> > My next step is to use Western Digitals Formating tools which I'm
> > hoping I can run from my IDE to format the SATA. I've read WD's
> > tutorial for this sofware, but I can't see how this will be any
> > different from XPs format tools. I'm guessing that XP isn't recognzing
> > the drive correctly probably because the image I restored to the SATA
> > was created from the active partition when it was on an IDE drive. I
> > really don't want to install XP from scratch, but everytime I try to
> > uninstall the hard drive drivers from the device manager, the computer
> > hangs forcing a reboot.
> >
> > While experimenting, the SATA drive eventually corrupts itself and I
> > have to reformat. This is a lengthly process and so troubleshooting is
> > very slow and time consuming. Any help is extremely apprecaited.
> >
> > Thank you!
>
>
> jimrainfordson:
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is
due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a
non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on
this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say
you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS
onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
>
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:40 am
Post subject: Re: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I have the same drive (320GB WD KS series) on a GA-965P-DS3, which I
believe is the same motherboard except for the capacitors in the Vcore
power supply.
There are six SATA ports on the motherboard. Four of them have orange
sockets and are connected to the Intel ICH8 chipset. Two of them have
purple sockets and are connected to the Gigabyte SATA/IDE controller
(which is actually a JMicron device). This device (the JMicron part)
contains both the IDE port and two SATA ports which can be used in
either RAID or non-RAID configurations. However, for EITHER type of
use, you must install the driver in Windows to use these ports. No
driver installation is required for the IDE ports, which are fully
supported in the BIOS and the 965 chipset software.
For maximum performance, install the driver for the JMicron controller
(Gigabyte calls it a Gigabyte controller) and connect the SATA drive to
one of the purple ports. These ports are at least potentially faster
than the ICH8 SATA ports (orange connectors), because the support AHCI
and NCQ. This device must also be properly configured in the BIOS,
where there are several items related to it.
For minimum hassle and maximum reliability, connect the SATA drive(s) to
the Intel ICH8 ports (orange connectors). These are supported in the
bios and by the chipset software, so no additional drivers are required.
But RAID, AHCI and NCQ are not supported by ICH8.
There is a single Windows driver for both SATA and non-SATA use of the
Gigabyte (JMicron) controller. It is both on the CD and on the Gigabyte
web site. In additon to the Windows driver, you might want to download
the DOS driver for this controller as well. This is on the web site but
not on the CD (huge oversight, in my view). This is installed via
config.sys and allows DOS access to SATA drives on the Gigabyte
(JMicron) controller should you boot from DOS for system maintanence
purposes.
Since the Gigabyte/JMicron device is present on the motherboard in all
cases (whether it's used or not), I would recommend installing it's
driver even if it's not currently being used. At the very least, this
identifies, classifies and properly configures/initializes the device so
that you don't have an "junk" in device manager.
jimrainfordson.RemoveThis@yahoo.com wrote:
> Using Gigabyte 965P S3 motherboard with F5 bios
> Everything is fine and stable using EIDE hard drives, but I'm having
> trouble installing an SATA hard drive: Western Digital's SE16 320GB
> SATA (WD3200KS)
>
> With the SATA drive, it just doesn't work. Everything is slow. System
> regularly locks up. Processes lock up and "end process" doesn't work.
>
> I'm not sure if this is a Motherboard issue or one with the Hard Drive
> (here after just HD). There are just too many variables so I'm hoping
> someone can point me in the right direction. Here's some more
> information on how I got here.
>
> --- I formated the HD using XP's windows managment sofware. I've used
> this before with IDE drives with no issues whatsoever. I formated a
> simple drive with a primary partition and a few other partions on the
> logical drive.
>
> --- I used True Image to restore an image to the SATA primary (active)
> partition. This image was created from an IDE HD.
>
> --- No SATA drivers were available for download from Gigabyte's website
> except the RAID ones. I'm not running raid on SATA.
>
> --- Regarding BIOS option "SATA Port0-3 Native Mode", I have tried it
> with this option Enabled and Disabled, but with no noticable
> difference.
>
> --- Looking at the Device Manager, I'm showing some problems. I don't
> think the SATA drive is getting recongized correctly and it's coming up
> with a generic driver. Not sure where to get the drivers from.
> Western Digital didn't seem to offer any, nor did Gigabyte.
>
> --- I downloaded and ran Western Digitals Lifeguard Diagnostics Tools
> (11.2) and the drive checked out as error free.
>
> --- The S3 offers a three different SATA inferfaces. I tried all three
> but I didn't notice a difference.
>
> My next step is to use Western Digitals Formating tools which I'm
> hoping I can run from my IDE to format the SATA. I've read WD's
> tutorial for this sofware, but I can't see how this will be any
> different from XPs format tools. I'm guessing that XP isn't recognzing
> the drive correctly probably because the image I restored to the SATA
> was created from the active partition when it was on an IDE drive. I
> really don't want to install XP from scratch, but everytime I try to
> uninstall the hard drive drivers from the device manager, the computer
> hangs forcing a reboot.
>
> While experimenting, the SATA drive eventually corrupts itself and I
> have to reformat. This is a lengthly process and so troubleshooting is
> very slow and time consuming. Any help is extremely apprecaited.
>
> Thank you!
> >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for the post...
> 1. First of all, I don't think whatever problems you're experiencing is due
> to a formatting issue. The Disk Management utility does the job just fine
> and there's no need to use a third-party formatting tool, even if it's
> provided by the manufacturer of your HDD.
I agree.
>
> 2. I also don't think there's a driver issue here. Since this is a non-RAID
> configuration I'm virtually certain the SATA controller driver is, in
> effect, built-in to the BIOS. Check your User Manual for information on this
> and if it's unclear, check with Gigabyte.
Others address this more in detail. I think you're essentially right
and it's enabled in the bios, but this still could be a problem area.
>
> 3. I take it that SATA HDD is intended to be a boot drive since you say you
> used the Acronis program to restore a disk image from your (I assume)
> booting PATA HDD. Is it possible something went awry with that recovery
> process and it's that that is causing your problems?
Yes, the SATA is intended to be the boot HDD. I might still use the
IDE drive for storage but right now it's my only working boot HDD. I'm
pretty sure the recovery process is fine and I've tried it more than
once.
>
> 4. Would it not be sensible to simply make a fresh install of the XP OS onto
> your SATA HDD to determine whether any problem exists under those
> circumstances?
I'd be willing to do it as a test but I really don't want to have to
start all over with my OS. The image I have created is very clean yet
has all my options and prefrences set up just they way I like them and
all the apps I like are installed as well.
>
> 5. Have you tried different SATA connectors on the motherboard? And of
> course you're satisfied that the signal/data cable connection is secure on
> both ends, right?
> Anna
Cables are secured and as DL explains there are 6 inferfaces. I've
tried each type but not all six. Good idea. I'm thinking that it might
be a driver issue afterall as DL and others suggest. >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte 965P S3 problems with SATA Hard Drive - help wanted |
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