Minnesotamike
New member
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
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
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home PremiumPentium E5400 2.7GHz6GBIntel G33 Express Chipset 128MB
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP Pavilion p6234f
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- CPU
- Pentium E5400 2.7GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus IPIBL-LB
- Memory
- 6GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel G33 Express Chipset 128MB
- Sound Card
- Integrated Realtek ALC 888S chipset
- Monitor(s) Displays
- HP 2159m
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 X 1080
- Hard Drives
- Western Digital WD6400AAKS
Western Digital WD5000AAKB
(External) Western Digital My Book Essential WDH1U5000N 500GB
- PSU
- Bestec ATX-250-12Z (250W)
- Keyboard
- HP USB
- Mouse
- HP USB optical
- Internet Speed
- Cable
As I mentioned previously, I can't even get into Windows with the drive connected. The few times I did make it that far, it kept telling me the "Device was not ready". I haven't been able to get into Windows for awhile now. Thanks for not giving up.
