every1isevil
asked on
SATA PROBLEM 500 POINTS
Hey everyone i just upgraded my motherboard to the Giga-byte GA-K8NXP-SLI and windows won't detect my hard drive. I am using the SATA Connectors. I tried swapping the cables, I put the drivers on the disk, and it still won't detect it. I know the drive is good because i was just using it on my old motherboard with SATA. If anyone has any suggestions please help.
Thanks
Thanks
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
Well that too Call :) However, I personally always like having a fresh-crisp clean install when I put a new motherboard in.
AC
AC
ASKER
the problem isn't that windows won't run.... It's the windows installation... it says No hardrive found.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
I have this same problem with my SATAs when I installed them recently - The above by BILJAX is correct although I had to unpack my floppy driver disk from Motherboard CD before reinstalling. (lucky for me I have 2nd PC for wife!!!!)
LOL, I know the feeling Wadski, that's the only reason I keep the 3.5"er around. Stupid SATA RAID controller being on floppy.....
AC
AC
ASKER
stupid me... The sata controller was disabled in the bios. LOL Now i can install the first Dos part... but it won't boot from the Hard drive. What a pain. and yes... I have it set to boot from the hard drive first in the bios.
good job every1
ASKER
any suggestions on why it won't boot from the hard drive?
Now after enabling the S-ATA in the BIOS, you will need to do a repair installation of WinXP off CD and then load the S-ATA drivers by pressing F6 and have your driver floppy ready.
Jeff
at yourtechonline.com
Jeff
at yourtechonline.com
ASKER
never mind... Giga-byte helped me solve the problem.. i'm gonna do split points. thanks anywayz
Reinstall windows, problem solved.
AC