There were no partitions or formatting, I used the "Delete" option, not formatting or anything else. It is completely raw. it has exact space as it is supposed to.I think we need to get that new WD HD back to looking raw like out of the package. NO partitions or formatting. Make a Partition Wizard CD or run Partition Wizard from the other computer to wipe it clean.
Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD
Will the jumper work?
Hi
There is no jumper configuration seems to be printed on the label. But the jumper settings are pretty common for all WD disks. Please short pin 5 and 6 using the jumper (OPT 1 Enabled ).
I just found this:
Cause:
Our SATA II hard drives use autospeed negotiation. This enables our SATA II drives to automatically detect the motherboard data transfer rate, making it backward compatible with SATA I data transfer rates. However, some older SATA I controllers are unable to support autospeed negotiation and cannot recognize the drive. This “drive not detected” condition occurs when a chipset is incapable of correctly negotiating the data transfer speed with a SATA II hard drive.
Solution:
OPT1 Enabled:
- You can purchase and install a third party PCI or PCI-Express Second Generation Serial ATA controller card for your Serial ATA hard drive(s).
- To lock the drive at 150 MB/s data transfer rate install a jumper shunt on pins 5-6 (OPT1), shown in the picture below. (Only available on 3.5 inch (Desktop) size drives)
- If the OPT1 jumper setting does not resolve the issue, please Contact Us for additional assistance.
I just found this:
Cause:
Our SATA II hard drives use autospeed negotiation. This enables our SATA II drives to automatically detect the motherboard data transfer rate, making it backward compatible with SATA I data transfer rates. However, some older SATA I controllers are unable to support autospeed negotiation and cannot recognize the drive. This “drive not detected” condition occurs when a chipset is incapable of correctly negotiating the data transfer speed with a SATA II hard drive.
Solution:
OPT1 Enabled:
- You can purchase and install a third party PCI or PCI-Express Second Generation Serial ATA controller card for your Serial ATA hard drive(s).
- To lock the drive at 150 MB/s data transfer rate install a jumper shunt on pins 5-6 (OPT1), shown in the picture below. (Only available on 3.5 inch (Desktop) size drives)
- If the OPT1 jumper setting does not resolve the issue, please Contact Us for additional assistance.
Okay guys, here goes nothing.
There is another issue. WD5000AZLX is actually a SATA 3 drive ( 6gb/s ). Probably it won't support work in SATA 1 mode. Shorting jumper will cause it to work on SATA 2 mode but not SATA 1.
So basically, this drive wont work with this motherboard correct?
Probably, that why I suggested a 500GB IDE HD
I have several older machines with them installed.
Most probably not. There are also additional issues as well. This "Chipset" is not supported in "Windows 7". You can install "Win 7" but on board VGA controller won't be supported. It means you might not be able to set native resolution on LCD monitor. Also the lack of video driver will cause issues when playing videos. Buying an IDE HDD is not a good idea when considering the age of this MoBo.So basically, this drive wont work with this motherboard correct?
Have you tried the jumper ?.
I am trying jumper right now, the BIOS doesn't tell you if there are Hard Drives read. Therefore, I use the Windows Install to tell me if it reads the Hard Drive.
Nope, can't find it, looks like my 500GB WD SATA Hard Drive was a waste, unless I get a new motherboard + CPU.
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