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thiscatis
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Strange PC Problem

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I got a M2NPV-MX {asus} mobo here with a amd 64 bit processor.
It's got 2gig ram installed and has both IDE and SATA connectors.

Mobo: Works, upgraded BIOS to latest Version
CPU: Works. correct fan + heat sink
RAM: All OK

But still it doesn't detect any of my IDE Harddisks...
I can attach a DVDROM which works fine,
checked the jumpers, switched to cable select etc.. all settings are ok,
but it still halts for a LONG time after checking the RAM

(also disabled sata in the bios)
- anyone has an idea?
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Have you tried installing a hard drive on IDE2 to verify it's not the controller on IDE1?
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Yes, attached it to IDE2 too, still the same problem
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Post by Benjamin »

I had this happen to me a long time ago, if I remember correctly, something I thought was correct actually wasn't.

Double check your jumpers and the position on the cable. I'm betting the diagram on the HD shows a mirror image of the jumpers, so you may think they are correct but they are backwards.
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Just attached a SATA hdd and it works perfectly..
really strange..
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Is there (enough) power going to the drive? There are often two cable select settings. Have you verified the jumper settings for cable select are the correct one (for you bios)?
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Yes,
Double checked everything. Took everything apart, put it back together,
still no luck.
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Who are the IDE hard drive manufacturer(s)?

What settings do you have in BIOS?
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- 1x Maxtor 120GB
- 1x Seagate 250GB

BIOS:
Disabled SATA [is autom enabled when sata inserver]
Power settings: Correct
SATA spectrum: Disabled
IDE1 & 2: Autodetect

HDD:
Tried cable select, attached only one HDD, ide 2 etc..

As soon as I attach an HDD it hangs for a long time after the ram check and before the ide/sata check.

I just called the store and I'm going to return it.
They also gave me a Power supply with NO sata connectors, so I had to take another one "out of my stack".
Djeezes,
This is the first time I don't check my hardware before collecting it and they try to +$£" me over.
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How many IDE connections does your motherboard indicate exist?

My SATA drives are listed as IDE drives on my Asus board.
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2.

IDE1 Master
IDE1 Slave
IDE2 Master
IDE2 Slave
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
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