Re: boot problems

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 08/15/04 

Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 02:15:17 -0700

Well, if I boot the system for the first time and it
doesn't detect the HD I actually cannot enter the BIOS. If
i press DEL the message "Prepare to enter setup" appears
but nothing happens. After the reset the HD is detected and
theres no problem to enter the BIOS. I noticed yersterday
that sometimes the PC detects the HD after a long time 1 up
to 2 min.
>-----Original Message-----
>SATA does not have jumpers. You can only have 1 SATA
drive connected
>hence Serial. The pins you may see are actually for
factory testing.
>It sounds like something still isn't set properly in the
BIOS. Also,
>make sure that power is properly hooked up and the plugs
are all in
>snug. Mine don't seem to clip in very strong, so it could
just be loose.
> What does your BIOS say? That is the most important
thing right now.
> Can it find the drive when you enter the BIOS?
>
>----
>Nathan McNulty
>
>
>Bjoern Wagner wrote:
>> I followed your instructions. But the problem is still the
>> same. The hard disk isn't detected while the first start.
>> Is it possible to set any jumper on the SATA HD?
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>A couple of things. First, you want to use the SATA Cable
>>
>> to connect the
>>
>>>drive to the MB. Second, use the SATA power connector
>>
>> instead of the
>>
>>>4pin Molex connector. Third, check the settings in your
>>
>> BIOS for SATA
>>
>>>mode. There should be something in there about SATA under
>>
>> the IDE
>>
>>>configuration. Fourth, don't disable any of the IDE
>>
>> Locations.
>>
>>>Usually, SATA 1 is IDE 3 or IDE 5 in the BIOS. Finally,
>>
>> it should not
>>
>>>matter where you put your DVD Burner, etc. Here is what I
>>
>> would suggest
>>
>>>though:
>>>
>>>SATA Port 1 for the HD
>>>Primary IDE Controller for DVD Burner (or DVD ROM) as
Master.
>>>Secondary IDE Controller for DVD ROM as Master.
>>>
>>>----
>>>Nathan McNulty
>>>
>>>
>>>anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:
>>>
>>>>I tried out your hints and now i got another problem.
>>>>The CPU fan runs correctly and i think the Ram too. But if
>>>>I try to boot for the first time occurs the new problem. It
>>>>really takes a long time to detect the both DVD-drives (up
>>>>to 10 sec.) but the pc doesn't detect the HD. there's the
>>>>"Detecting IDE drives..." message on screen and nothing
>>>>happens.
>>>>I connected my dvd drives to IDE Channel 1 (master and
>>>>slave) because I have a S-ATA HD I disabled IDE Channel 0.
>>>>(There is no difference whether I disable the channel in
>>>>the BIOS or not. it's still the same problem.) The HD is
>>>>connected to the S-ATA Port 1 (Port 2 is not in use). I
>>>>guess S-ATA Port 1 is IDE Channel 2 in BIOS because after
>>>>the reboot the HD is detected at this position. May this
>>>>affect the problems? shall I use IDE Channel 0 instead of
>>>>Channel 1 for my DVD devices?
>>>>I got another another idea. i used the IDE energy
>>>>connectors for the S-ATA HD. But i have a S-ATA energy
>>>>connector too. (the flat connector) Is this also a reason
>>>>for my problem?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for your help!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>It's fun building your own PC, but problems like this do
>>>>>appear from time to time, even if you are building PC's
>>>>>professionally!
>>>>>
>>>>>things to check:
>>>>>
>>>>>(Does the same thing happen in safe mode?)
>>>>>
>>>>>1. The Processor fan is not being restricted from correct
>>>>> opperation
>>>>>2. The Ram is correctly seated (try reseating, or
>>>>> swapping order, or swapping for other ram - Gigabyte
>>>>> boards are notorious for not working with some makes
>>>>> of RAM!)
>>>>>3. The Bios is up-to-date as per the manufacturers
>>>>> website (I think you said Gigabyte so
>>>>> www.giga-byte.com)
>>>>>4. Install the WHQL drivers for your graphics card, if
>>>>> still same problem, swap graphics card, or boot from
>>>>> onboard graphics, if you have onboard!
>>>>>
>>>>>After all is said and done, Rebuild your machine, and do
>>>>>a fresh install, do all the updates first and then go for
>>>>>the latest updated drivers from the relevant
>>>>>manufacturers!
>>>>>
>>>>>-Let us know how you get on. (Stick to the same Thread,
>>>>>it's easier to track!)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>Hello,0
>>>>>>
>>>>>>i have a new win xp installation on a new self-made pc.
>>>>>
>>>>>if
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>i switch of my pc for a longer time there is only a black
>>>>>>screen instead of the win xp boot screen. in addition to
>>>>>>that the ide drive and hard disk scan needs a very long
>>>>>>time. (about 2 upto 5 sec) after that the display shows
>>>>>
>>>>>the
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>default pci and interrupt tables. than the screen turns
>>>>>>black and nothing happens. i have to push the reset
>>>>>
>>>>>button
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>und to press ctrl+alt+del for reboot. the 2nd try or any
>>>>>>other restart from win xp runs without problems. thre are
>>>>>>no problems if i turn on the pc after some minutes as
>>>>>
>>>>>well.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>what can i do?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>my system:
>>>>>>AMD Athlon 64 2800+
>>>>>>GigaByte Mainboard (nForce 3 Chipset)
>>>>>>512 MB Infinion Ram DDR400
>>>>>>GigaByte graphic (GeForceFX 5200, 128 mb ram)
>>>>>>120 GB S-ATA HD
>>>>>>LG DVD writer
>>>>>>WinXP Home SP 1a
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>.
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