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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Hardware / October 2006New Hard Disk Problem
I'm using a Seagate SATA HD for my Windows XP all the time. Yesterday I brought a new one with the same model for backup. After I installed it physically and then turned on the computer, it showed me that the two HD are detected(It only occurred when a jumper was set. The new one cannot be detected if I remove the only one jumper.), but afterwards, a message appeared on the screen about boot failure(Does it mean that the system use the new HD as a primary HD to boot up?). I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? Thanks for answering. Some motherboard BIOS's will automatically change the boot order to a new hard drive when it's installed. Go into your BIOS setup and verify the correct drive is selected. > I'm using a Seagate SATA HD for my Windows XP all the time. Yesterday I > brought a new one with the same model for backup. After I installed it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? > Thanks for answering. Where is it usually? > Some motherboard BIOS's will automatically change the boot order to a new > hard drive when it's installed. Go into your BIOS setup and verify the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? >> Thanks for answering. Depends, you have provided zero info about the PC, but BIOS setup is usually accessed by hitting a key during POST (Power On Self Test), the popular keys are F1, F2 F10, and DELETE. > Where is it usually? > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >>> I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? >>> Thanks for answering. I mean where can I set it in BIOS(by pressing DEL)? > Depends, you have provided zero info about the PC, but BIOS setup is > usually accessed by hitting a key during POST (Power On Self Test), the [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >>>> I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? >>>> Thanks for answering. You'll have to look around, there are far to many variations. Just look for boot order, may be a separate selection, could be under advanced options or startup options. >I mean where can I set it in BIOS(by pressing DEL)? > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >>>>> I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? >>>>> Thanks for answering. I found an option called boot sequence. I will try it tomorrow. Thanks Dave. > You'll have to look around, there are far to many variations. Just look > for boot order, may be a separate selection, could be under advanced [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >>>>>> I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? >>>>>> Thanks for answering. >> I'm using a Seagate SATA HD for my Windows XP all the time. Yesterday I >> brought a new one with the same model for backup. After I installed it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? >> Thanks for answering. > Some motherboard BIOS's will automatically change the boot order to a new > hard drive when it's installed. Go into your BIOS setup and verify the > correct drive is selected. Elliot: First of all, ensure that your older SATA HDD - your boot drive - is connected to the SATA 0 (or 1) connector on your motherboard and your new SATA HDD is connected to the SATA 1 (or 2) connector. I'm assuming that if *only* your boot HDD is connected you've no problem booting to that drive and it functions without problems. That's right, yes? When you refer to a jumper, I take it you're referring to the jumper configuration on Seagate SATA II HDDs that can limit operation of the disk to 1.5 Gb/s rather than its potential capability of 3 Gb/s. Is that right? It's exceedingly rare that you have to set the jumper for that limitation although it is true that it's necessary with some older motherboards. Assuming your SATA boot HDD is correctly connected & configured and is non-defective and contains a viable operating system and you've correctly connected & configured your new SATA HDD and that disk is non-defective - there's no reason for any problem you're experiencing. Presumably you're aware of the need to partition & format your new SATA HDD before it can be recognized by the system. Anna Anna, Thanks for your detailed explanation. I have further questions. 1. How can I know which connector is SATA 1 and 2? 2. You're right. My current HD has no problem. 3. Yes. The jumper I set is for limit operation to 15.GB/s. The new HD can be detected only when I set it. >>> I'm using a Seagate SATA HD for my Windows XP all the time. Yesterday I >>> brought a new one with the same model for backup. After I installed it [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > HDD before it can be recognized by the system. > Anna They should be marked on the motherboard or in the manual. > Anna, > Thanks for your detailed explanation. I have further questions. [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >> HDD before it can be recognized by the system. >> Anna I see. I saw the one I am currently using in BIOS screen is defined as number 1. > They should be marked on the motherboard or in the manual. > [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] >>> HDD before it can be recognized by the system. >>> Anna 3. What does it mean? Does it mean that my motherboard is old? But I bought it about just 1 year. > Anna, > Thanks for your detailed explanation. I have further questions. [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >> HDD before it can be recognized by the system. >> Anna The problem is solved. Thanks Dave and Anna. > I'm using a Seagate SATA HD for my Windows XP all the time. Yesterday I > brought a new one with the same model for backup. After I installed it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I would like to ask what's the problem that can be possible? > Thanks for answering. |
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