Is there a solution - Page 4

**Deleted090308** · 01-31-2008, 01:11 PM

Set the HDD to #1 in BIOS boot order.
If you need to boot from a CD you can change it back to CD.

bbowen87 · 01-31-2008, 01:16 PM

Did it, same thing

bbowen87 · 01-31-2008, 01:22 PM

Whether I have CD-ROM as second or disabled, and my HDD as #1 boot, I get the DISK READ FAILURE.

bbowen87 · 01-31-2008, 01:30 PM

After moving the card to a different PCI slot, there is a change in the card.

When booting, it says Press F3 to configure the card.

Before, 4 changes came up.

Delete, Create, Copy, and Fix. I couldn't use any.

Now 5 come up.

Delete, Create, copy, fix, and "select HDD for priority"

I Did 5, set the HDD to 1, and nothing happens.

**Deleted090308** · 01-31-2008, 01:43 PM

Is the "Hard disk boot priority" and "First boot device" set to boot from your HDD first?

I thought you moved the card earlier.

bbowen87 · 01-31-2008, 01:44 PM

Yes, under hard drisk boot priority there is

1. My hard drive
2. Add-on PCI Card

That's the order it is set to, but I cannot change it or anytihng.

And First Boot Device = Hard Drive
Second = SATA CD-ROM
Third = Disabled

**Deleted090308** · 01-31-2008, 02:06 PM

If those are the settings Windows should start (even if the CD drive is connected).

Remember to save when you exit BIOS.

Try with the HDD connected to the controller card and the CD to the mobo.

bbowen87 · 01-31-2008, 02:07 PM

Tried. DISK BOOT FAILURE!

ahhh this is sooo frustrating. I would try a longer IDE cable, but those are potentially risky from whta ive read..

**Deleted090308** · 01-31-2008, 02:15 PM

What did you try?

bbowen87 · 01-31-2008, 02:21 PM

HDD -> card, cd -> mobo.

Got "disk-read error" press ctrl alt del to restart.

I alos just got an error "unable to read partition (1)

**Deleted090308** · 01-31-2008, 04:31 PM

There must be an incorrect setting in BIOS, but I can't figure it out after reading the mobo manual twice.

bbowen87 · 01-31-2008, 05:25 PM

Could the card be bad? Coudl this all easily be fixed with aSATA CD-ROM Drive instead of an IDE one?

**Deleted090308** · 01-31-2008, 05:35 PM

The card could be bad, but I think it's incorrect configuration.

A SATA drive (CD or HD - preferably HD) would be the easiest solution.

**BCCOMP** · 01-31-2008, 05:37 PM

OK,
I think the problem here is all the switching of drives.
Try this, Set the HD as master (no jumper) and connect this to the MoBo
Set the CD-Rom as master and connect it to the WHITE connector of the PCI card.
Check the BIOS and be sure it is set to HD 1st, Cd-Rom 2nd, enabled 3rd.
This should boot to Windows.
Let us know.
Thanks,
Bill

EDIT- I agree with Eneles, I think it is a configuration problem with the card.

**linderman** · 01-31-2008, 08:33 PM

you have encountered why I preach "PROMISE CONTROLLER CARDS"

they install without a hitch / they are bootable so you can connect your boot drive to them

return the card you have now / to newegg, hopefully

and get this card!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16816102007

OR

buy this adapter!

http://www.satacables.com/html/sata-acessories.html

then you can connect your existing cd-rom drive to a sata port

bbowen87 · 02-01-2008, 09:55 AM

I think i will go with the adapter!

Is there anything in my BIOS i will have to change? I've never hooked up anything with SATA :x

**Deleted090308** · 02-01-2008, 10:36 AM

Yes, you will have to re-enable the SATA controller in BIOS and make sure the "SATA" HDD is #2 in boot priority - after the CD drive.

bbowen87 · 02-01-2008, 10:38 AM

Alright i'll try that when i purchase the part, hopefully i can find it in a local area store instead of having to wait for shipping :(

**Deleted090308** · 02-01-2008, 10:48 AM

Good luck.

Keep us updated.
Just ask if you have any questions.

Oh - and - before you install the adapter:
Enable the SATA controller in BIOS and install the driver in Windows.
Otherwise you won't be able to start Windows with the adapter on the HDD.

01-31-2008, 01:11 PM	#61 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution Set the HDD to #1 in BIOS boot order. If you need to boot from a CD you can change it back to CD.

01-31-2008, 01:16 PM	#62 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution Did it, same thing

01-31-2008, 01:22 PM	#63 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution Whether I have CD-ROM as second or disabled, and my HDD as #1 boot, I get the DISK READ FAILURE.

01-31-2008, 01:30 PM	#64 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution After moving the card to a different PCI slot, there is a change in the card. When booting, it says Press F3 to configure the card. Before, 4 changes came up. Delete, Create, Copy, and Fix. I couldn't use any. Now 5 come up. Delete, Create, copy, fix, and "select HDD for priority" I Did 5, set the HDD to 1, and nothing happens.

01-31-2008, 01:43 PM	#65 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution Is the "Hard disk boot priority" and "First boot device" set to boot from your HDD first? I thought you moved the card earlier. Last edited by Deleted090308; 01-31-2008 at 01:44 PM.

01-31-2008, 01:44 PM	#66 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution Yes, under hard drisk boot priority there is 1. My hard drive 2. Add-on PCI Card That's the order it is set to, but I cannot change it or anytihng. And First Boot Device = Hard Drive Second = SATA CD-ROM Third = Disabled

01-31-2008, 02:06 PM	#67 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution If those are the settings Windows should start (even if the CD drive is connected). Remember to save when you exit BIOS. Try with the HDD connected to the controller card and the CD to the mobo.

01-31-2008, 02:07 PM	#68 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution Tried. DISK BOOT FAILURE! ahhh this is sooo frustrating. I would try a longer IDE cable, but those are potentially risky from whta ive read..

01-31-2008, 02:15 PM	#69 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution What did you try?

01-31-2008, 02:21 PM	#70 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution HDD -> card, cd -> mobo. Got "disk-read error" press ctrl alt del to restart. I alos just got an error "unable to read partition (1)

01-31-2008, 04:31 PM	#71 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution There must be an incorrect setting in BIOS, but I can't figure it out after reading the mobo manual twice.

01-31-2008, 05:25 PM	#72 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution Could the card be bad? Coudl this all easily be fixed with aSATA CD-ROM Drive instead of an IDE one?

01-31-2008, 05:35 PM	#73 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution The card could be bad, but I think it's incorrect configuration. A SATA drive (CD or HD - preferably HD) would be the easiest solution.

01-31-2008, 05:37 PM	#74 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Is there a solution OK, I think the problem here is all the switching of drives. Try this, Set the HD as master (no jumper) and connect this to the MoBo Set the CD-Rom as master and connect it to the WHITE connector of the PCI card. Check the BIOS and be sure it is set to HD 1st, Cd-Rom 2nd, enabled 3rd. This should boot to Windows. Let us know. Thanks, Bill EDIT- I agree with Eneles, I think it is a configuration problem with the card. __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 01-31-2008 at 05:39 PM.

01-31-2008, 08:33 PM	#75 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,403 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Is there a solution you have encountered why I preach "PROMISE CONTROLLER CARDS" they install without a hitch / they are bootable so you can connect your boot drive to them return the card you have now / to newegg, hopefully and get this card! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16816102007 OR buy this adapter! http://www.satacables.com/html/sata-acessories.html then you can connect your existing cd-rom drive to a sata port __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 01-31-2008 at 08:39 PM.

02-01-2008, 09:55 AM	#76 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution I think i will go with the adapter! Is there anything in my BIOS i will have to change? I've never hooked up anything with SATA :x

02-01-2008, 10:36 AM	#77 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution Yes, you will have to re-enable the SATA controller in BIOS and make sure the "SATA" HDD is #2 in boot priority - after the CD drive.

02-01-2008, 10:38 AM	#78 (permalink)
bbowen87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 OS: win xp SP2	Re: Is there a solution Alright i'll try that when i purchase the part, hopefully i can find it in a local area store instead of having to wait for shipping :(

02-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#79 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Is there a solution Good luck. Keep us updated. Just ask if you have any questions. Oh - and - before you install the adapter: Enable the SATA controller in BIOS and install the driver in Windows. Otherwise you won't be able to start Windows with the adapter on the HDD. Last edited by Deleted090308; 02-01-2008 at 10:51 AM.