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  #1  
Old June 29th 10, 03:27 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Ron Patterson
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Posts: 71
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen (click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



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  #2  
Old June 29th 10, 03:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
pjp[_3_]
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Posts: 38
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

Well before the OS has any stake in the affair

Offhand that'd have me stumped also. I'd likely be checking what new drive
was like in another pc if is available, else perhaps an external enclosure.

The fact it fails to allow even into bios when just itself attached
indicates to me at least it's likely defective drive. Again checking on a
2nd pc might be best, easiest solution to determine if that's the problem.

"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
m...
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen & and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson





  #3  
Old June 29th 10, 03:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
pjp[_3_]
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Posts: 38
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

Well before the OS has any stake in the affair

Offhand that'd have me stumped also. I'd likely be checking what new drive
was like in another pc if is available, else perhaps an external enclosure.

The fact it fails to allow even into bios when just itself attached
indicates to me at least it's likely defective drive. Again checking on a
2nd pc might be best, easiest solution to determine if that's the problem.

"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
m...
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen & and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson





  #4  
Old June 29th 10, 06:24 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Ron Patterson
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Posts: 71
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

I came to the same conclusion after the first new drive had a problem.
However, it is just too far fetched for me for a second brand new drive to
have the same problem. Getting convinced now it is the mother board / BIOS.
Amazing that both other drives work perfectly.

Ron

"pjp" wrote in message
...
Well before the OS has any stake in the affair

Offhand that'd have me stumped also. I'd likely be checking what new drive
was like in another pc if is available, else perhaps an external
enclosure.

The fact it fails to allow even into bios when just itself attached
indicates to me at least it's likely defective drive. Again checking on a
2nd pc might be best, easiest solution to determine if that's the problem.

"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
m...
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen & and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson







  #5  
Old June 29th 10, 06:24 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Ron Patterson
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 71
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

I came to the same conclusion after the first new drive had a problem.
However, it is just too far fetched for me for a second brand new drive to
have the same problem. Getting convinced now it is the mother board / BIOS.
Amazing that both other drives work perfectly.

Ron

"pjp" wrote in message
...
Well before the OS has any stake in the affair

Offhand that'd have me stumped also. I'd likely be checking what new drive
was like in another pc if is available, else perhaps an external
enclosure.

The fact it fails to allow even into bios when just itself attached
indicates to me at least it's likely defective drive. Again checking on a
2nd pc might be best, easiest solution to determine if that's the problem.

"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
m...
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen & and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson







  #6  
Old June 29th 10, 12:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Smiles
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Posts: 97
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen (click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you
  #7  
Old June 29th 10, 12:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Smiles
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Posts: 97
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS


Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen (click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you
  #8  
Old June 29th 10, 04:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Ron Patterson
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Posts: 71
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and the
other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel screen
when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
...

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you



  #9  
Old June 29th 10, 04:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Ron Patterson
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 71
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and the
other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel screen
when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
...

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem - either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you



  #10  
Old June 29th 10, 04:49 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
LVTravel
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Posts: 669
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS



"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and the
other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel screen
when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
...

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if
no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem -
either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you




1. Have you tried a different SATA cable (or the cable from the original
SATA drive?) Different power connector?

2. Is the SATA controller on the motherboard or is it a PCI added card?

3. Make and model of the computer?

4. Are you using a standard SATA power connector from the power supply or
using a SATA adapter from the older 4 wire Molex off the power supply?


  #11  
Old June 29th 10, 04:49 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
LVTravel
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Posts: 669
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS



"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and the
other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel screen
when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
...

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if
no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both running
Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem -
either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you




1. Have you tried a different SATA cable (or the cable from the original
SATA drive?) Different power connector?

2. Is the SATA controller on the motherboard or is it a PCI added card?

3. Make and model of the computer?

4. Are you using a standard SATA power connector from the power supply or
using a SATA adapter from the older 4 wire Molex off the power supply?


  #12  
Old June 30th 10, 12:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Ron Patterson
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 71
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

Mystery apparently solved. Phone call to a GREAT Western Digital tech
support technician. Familiar with my Intel motherboard. Recommended BIOS
update as sure fix. It appears to have worked.
Now with new drive installed and both old drives I can access BIOS and BIOS
has found the drive. Can boot up into XP from either previous installed
drives.
Next step will be attempt to install Win 7 into the new drive.

LVTravel" wrote in message
...


"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and
the other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel screen
when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
...

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if
no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both
running Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem -
either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you




1. Have you tried a different SATA cable (or the cable from the original
SATA drive?) Different power connector?

2. Is the SATA controller on the motherboard or is it a PCI added card?

3. Make and model of the computer?

4. Are you using a standard SATA power connector from the power supply or
using a SATA adapter from the older 4 wire Molex off the power supply?




  #13  
Old June 30th 10, 12:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Ron Patterson
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 71
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS

Mystery apparently solved. Phone call to a GREAT Western Digital tech
support technician. Familiar with my Intel motherboard. Recommended BIOS
update as sure fix. It appears to have worked.
Now with new drive installed and both old drives I can access BIOS and BIOS
has found the drive. Can boot up into XP from either previous installed
drives.
Next step will be attempt to install Win 7 into the new drive.

LVTravel" wrote in message
...


"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and
the other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel screen
when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
...

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if
no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both
running Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem -
either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you




1. Have you tried a different SATA cable (or the cable from the original
SATA drive?) Different power connector?

2. Is the SATA controller on the motherboard or is it a PCI added card?

3. Make and model of the computer?

4. Are you using a standard SATA power connector from the power supply or
using a SATA adapter from the older 4 wire Molex off the power supply?




  #14  
Old June 30th 10, 03:59 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
LVTravel
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 669
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS



"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
m...
Mystery apparently solved. Phone call to a GREAT Western Digital tech
support technician. Familiar with my Intel motherboard. Recommended BIOS
update as sure fix. It appears to have worked.
Now with new drive installed and both old drives I can access BIOS and
BIOS has found the drive. Can boot up into XP from either previous
installed drives.
Next step will be attempt to install Win 7 into the new drive.

LVTravel" wrote in message
...


"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and
the other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel
screen when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
...

Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if
no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both
running Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run
Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem -
either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you



1. Have you tried a different SATA cable (or the cable from the original
SATA drive?) Different power connector?

2. Is the SATA controller on the motherboard or is it a PCI added card?

3. Make and model of the computer?

4. Are you using a standard SATA power connector from the power supply
or using a SATA adapter from the older 4 wire Molex off the power supply?





Glad you got it working and thanks for posting back.

  #15  
Old June 30th 10, 03:59 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
LVTravel
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 669
Default new hard drive freezes BIOS



"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
m...
Mystery apparently solved. Phone call to a GREAT Western Digital tech
support technician. Familiar with my Intel motherboard. Recommended BIOS
update as sure fix. It appears to have worked.
Now with new drive installed and both old drives I can access BIOS and
BIOS has found the drive. Can boot up into XP from either previous
installed drives.
Next step will be attempt to install Win 7 into the new drive.

LVTravel" wrote in message
...


"Ron Patterson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply Smiles -

I have tried 2 brand new drives -one a 320 Gb Western Digital SATA and
the other a 160 Gb Seagate SATA.
It is too hard for me to believe both brand new drives are faulty.

Computer boots up fine in either the IDE or SATA drives currently in it.
Neither of the new drives - which are blank - will boot past the Intel
screen - I can not even access the BIOS
- system freezes on Intel screen. - but I can feel the new drive
spinning.
Same problem even when I remove the existing drives and all peripherals.

It has me baffled - it is as if it will only boot past the Intel
screen when there is a drive installed with an operating system on it.

Thinking maybe reflash chip set - or new mother board?

Ron




"Smiles" wrote in message
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Ron Patterson wrote:
I know this may not be the proper place for this question. Perhaps if
no
one here can field it, you can refer me to the appropriate newsgroup.

Computer currently dual hard drive - one IDE and one SATA - both
running Win
XP. Boots easily into either one. No problem.
Tried to install a new Seagate SATA drive as a third drive to run
Win7.
Hooked up new drive and computer will not boot past the Intel Screen
(click
F2 to enter BIOS) - freezes here - can not even enter BIOS.

Disconnect all other drives and peripherals and connect new SATA using
same
ports and cables as other SATA. Same problem.

Drive must be defective? Returned drive and purchased Western Digital
drive. Same exact problem. Reinstall 2 old drives - no problem -
either
will boot.

Apparently for some reason this computer will not boot past the Intel
screen
& and can not access BIOS if a hard drive is connected without an
operating
system?

Otherwise all is fine.

Any ideas or referrals?

Ron Patterson



is the drive to big for your system
are you booting from each drive or having just the files seperately
did the store check the drive for you



1. Have you tried a different SATA cable (or the cable from the original
SATA drive?) Different power connector?

2. Is the SATA controller on the motherboard or is it a PCI added card?

3. Make and model of the computer?

4. Are you using a standard SATA power connector from the power supply
or using a SATA adapter from the older 4 wire Molex off the power supply?





Glad you got it working and thanks for posting back.

 




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