Abit IC7-G SATA problems

"Marios" <Marios73 DeleteThis @panafonet.gr> wrote in message...
> My problem has started when I decided to plug in another SATA II HD. Sata
> slots 1,2 were occupied so I choose slot 3. I managed to boot into
> windows...

So, did you already have the SiI3112R controller enabled in the BIOS (and
have a driver installed) *before* you connected this new drive?

If not, have you enabled the 3112 controller in the BIOS, and did you also
enable its RAID ROM?

What brand and model is this new drive?

Have you installed a driver for the SiI3112 and if so what build is it?

> Is there a specific change I should do in BIOS settings in order to make
> it work?

Maybe. As you haven't given us enough information at the moment, it's
impossible for us to make anything other than rough guesses.

> The drive is a SATA II but I changed the jumper and transformed it
> to SATA I

Have you tried leaving the jumper in the SATAII position?

> Please let me know that there is a solution

There no doubt is an explanation for what's going on, but you haven't given
us anywhere near enough information to determine reliably what the problem
is. Give us some more info and we'll be better placed to help you.
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So, did you already have the SiI3112R controller enabled in the BIOS (and
> have a driver installed) *before* you connected this new drive?

Yes I already had the drivers installed Sil3112 Rev.2,I had enabled the
3112 controller in the BIOS as for the RAID ROM I am not sure,can you
give me details so I can check if it is enabled? Sorry for the omissions.

I have unplugged the drive from SATA 3 slot and plugged it in SATA 2
slot and everything worked ok, formatted it and messed around with it
with no problems. As soon as I plugged in to SATA 3 or 4 slot problem
came back again. I can see the drive but as soon as I try to copy
something to it the system hangs for a few seconds and then comes on
again. So there is a communication problem with SATA 3-4 slots and my
mobo.How can I solve that,probably through the BIOS settings?or is it
purely a software issue?

Best regards
Marios


Richard Hopkins wrote:
> "Marios" <Marios73.DeleteThis@panafonet.gr> wrote in message...
>> My problem has started when I decided to plug in another SATA II HD. Sata
>> slots 1,2 were occupied so I choose slot 3. I managed to boot into
>> windows...
>
> So, did you already have the SiI3112R controller enabled in the BIOS (and
> have a driver installed) *before* you connected this new drive?
>
> If not, have you enabled the 3112 controller in the BIOS, and did you
> also enable its RAID ROM?
>
> What brand and model is this new drive?
>
> Have you installed a driver for the SiI3112 and if so what build is it?
>
>> Is there a specific change I should do in BIOS settings in order to make
>> it work?
>
> Maybe. As you haven't given us enough information at the moment, it's
> impossible for us to make anything other than rough guesses.
>
>> The drive is a SATA II but I changed the jumper and transformed it
>> to SATA I
>
> Have you tried leaving the jumper in the SATAII position?
>
>> Please let me know that there is a solution
>
> There no doubt is an explanation for what's going on, but you haven't given
> us anywhere near enough information to determine reliably what the problem
> is. Give us some more info and we'll be better placed to help you.
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Marios wrote:
> So, did you already have the SiI3112R controller enabled in the BIOS (and
> > have a driver installed) *before* you connected this new drive?
>
> Yes I already had the drivers installed Sil3112 Rev.2,I had enabled the
> 3112 controller in the BIOS as for the RAID ROM I am not sure,can you
> give me details so I can check if it is enabled? Sorry for the omissions.
>
> I have unplugged the drive from SATA 3 slot and plugged it in SATA 2
> slot and everything worked ok, formatted it and messed around with it
> with no problems. As soon as I plugged in to SATA 3 or 4 slot problem
> came back again. I can see the drive but as soon as I try to copy
> something to it the system hangs for a few seconds and then comes on
> again. So there is a communication problem with SATA 3-4 slots and my
> mobo.How can I solve that,probably through the BIOS settings?or is it
> purely a software issue?
>
> Best regards
> Marios
>
>
> Richard Hopkins wrote:
>> "Marios" <Marios73.RemoveThis@panafonet.gr> wrote in message...
>>> My problem has started when I decided to plug in another SATA II HD.
>>> Sata
>>> slots 1,2 were occupied so I choose slot 3. I managed to boot into
>>> windows...
>>
>> So, did you already have the SiI3112R controller enabled in the BIOS (and
>> have a driver installed) *before* you connected this new drive?
>>
>> If not, have you enabled the 3112 controller in the BIOS, and did you
>> also enable its RAID ROM?
>>
>> What brand and model is this new drive?
>>
>> Have you installed a driver for the SiI3112 and if so what build is it?
>>
>>> Is there a specific change I should do in BIOS settings in order to make
>>> it work?
>>
>> Maybe. As you haven't given us enough information at the moment, it's
>> impossible for us to make anything other than rough guesses.
>>
>>> The drive is a SATA II but I changed the jumper and transformed it
>>> to SATA I
>>
>> Have you tried leaving the jumper in the SATAII position?
>>
>>> Please let me know that there is a solution
>>
>> There no doubt is an explanation for what's going on, but you haven't
>> given
>> us anywhere near enough information to determine reliably what the
>> problem
>> is. Give us some more info and we'll be better placed to help you.
As with memory modules you should use the correct slot combinations with
SATA (as recommended by your mobo manufacturer), use 1&2 (best) or 3&4,
DO NOT use 1&3 or 2&4 or problems occur as you`ve found.
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