Can't connect IDE hard drive to SATA motherboard

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  1. Posts : 18
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    Can't connect IDE hard drive to SATA motherboard


    I have a problem and it's driving me nuts. I am new to Windows 7 and I'm not sure if I am missing a setting, in 7, to get this to work. Here's the problem.

    I just bought an HP system (see specs) with SATA connections only. I have an IDE drive from my Windows XP system that I would like to install in my new system. I have tried a controller card and an adapter. Neither have worked. When I start the system, I get to the start up screen that gives me the option of entering BIOS, Boot Menu, and a couple others. Lately, it just stays there. If I leave it alone, it will go no farther. If I select either of the options, it says, "enter xxxx....", but it goes no where. If I disconnect the drive, it starts up normally. When I can get into BIOS, the drive is recognized and the original drive is set as the first to boot. I have even tried all the SATA Controller settings (IDE, RAID, AHCI) and nothing.

    There had been a few times that I actually reached Windows, but the drive was listed as unallocated and I could do nothing with it. If I tried, I got the error message "Device not ready". Unfortunately, I can't even get that far anymore.

    A format was suggested, so I copied all my data to my external drive and formatted in XP. No luck. I keep hearing that either setup should work, but it doesn't. The system is completely updated and the drivers for the controller card are the Windows 7 drivers from the manufacturer. Any thoughts on what to try? I do want this installed internally, not by USB. Thanks!

    Mike
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  2. Posts : 2,036
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    When you say you have tried a controller card do you mean a PCI card?

    Same with "adapter" is it an IDE to SATA adapter that connects to the drive itself?

    I am wondering if you need to change a PCI setting if it's a PCI card controller.
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  3. Posts : 18
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    nate42nd,

    Yes, the controller card is a PCI card. The adapter is a IDE to SATA adapter that connects directly to the drive. As far as a PCI setting, I'm not sure I would know where to find that.

    Mike
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    Have you tried to do a Windows Update online with the PCI card & the IDE HD connected ?


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  7. Posts : 18
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    Doc & IggyAZ,

    The problem is that I can't get into Windows with the drive connected. As far as the adapter, this is similar to what I have.

    Mike
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    Minnesotamike said:
    Doc & IggyAZ,

    The problem is that I can't get into Windows with the drive connected. As far as the adapter, this is similar to what I have.

    Mike

    What is the jumper setting on the IDE HD connected to the adapter ?


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  9. Posts : 18
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    Doc,

    I tried every possible setting. I was told to use Cable Select though.

    Mike
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    I have used the Tri-Head USB IDE adapters on a regular basis to test various IDE drives. I always have to set the jumper to master or single drive to work. I have have not tried one of these SATA adapters yet.

    When it is connected, can you see it recognized in the bios setup ?

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