Re: New Hard Disk Problem

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<Elliot> wrote in message
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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.


"Dave B." <mail@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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


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