HDD detection on a p2b-d MoBo ???

HigHTecHReDNecK · 31-January-06, 03:36 PM

I'm trying to install a 100gb HDD on an Asus P2B-D Motherboard, It will not detect it in bios and/or as a storage drive when installed as Slave w/a 10gb drive installed as master w/XP Pro. I cannot find any info about wether this Board supports large drives or not. Anyone out there got any idea's ???

SPEC'S
Asus P2B-D
2x P2 400MHz
512mb Ram
pci - video
pci - NIC

Thanks for any help, HTRN

musclecars&computers · 31-January-06, 03:40 PM

make sure none of the pins are broke or missing. Should be a limiter setting on it also see if it will boot w/ that.

HigHTecHReDNecK · 31-January-06, 04:14 PM

Thx , i'll try the jumper limit settings ** DOH forgot all about that one **

cyberguy · 31-January-06, 05:06 PM

One other thing to think about is that some of the older drives acting as a master, particularly Western Digital drives, require the 'Slave Present' jumper set on the master drive otherwise a slave drive on the same string will not be seen.

I would avoid using 'Cable Select' with older hardware such as this as well.

the _klamper · 31-January-06, 05:11 PM

i remember from back a few years this specific MOBO along with a couple of SHUTTLE had a bios issue taking mere 60 gb maxtor drives .... then the problem grew to 80gb WD (caviar series) ...... on the asus the problem got solved after i flashed the bios to the most current one to its time ..... the shuttle .... i just kept my 40 on it until a few years later died

i'd say is the bios .... ( but, ...... i could always be wrong)

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HigHTecHReDNecK Sophist'Hoe"cated ReDNecK Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: HALF A BUBBLE OFF PLUMB Posts: 3,500	HDD detection on a p2b-d MoBo ??? I'm trying to install a 100gb HDD on an Asus P2B-D Motherboard, It will not detect it in bios and/or as a storage drive when installed as Slave w/a 10gb drive installed as master w/XP Pro. I cannot find any info about wether this Board supports large drives or not. Anyone out there got any idea's ??? SPEC'S Asus P2B-D 2x P2 400MHz 512mb Ram pci - video pci - NIC Thanks for any help, HTRN __________________ HIDE NOTHING AND WATCH FOOLS SEARCH FOREVER

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musclecars&computers Apex Tech Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pimping in Lancaster, S.C. Posts: 1,962	make sure none of the pins are broke or missing. Should be a limiter setting on it also see if it will boot w/ that. __________________

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cyberguy Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 17	One other thing to think about is that some of the older drives acting as a master, particularly Western Digital drives, require the 'Slave Present' jumper set on the master drive otherwise a slave drive on the same string will not be seen. I would avoid using 'Cable Select' with older hardware such as this as well. __________________ Main site : http://www.pcpowerpig.com Galleries : http://www.pcpowerpig.com/gallery Forums : http://www.pcpowerpig.com/forums => new members always welcome!

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31-January-06, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
the _klamper Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 297	i remember from back a few years this specific MOBO along with a couple of SHUTTLE had a bios issue taking mere 60 gb maxtor drives .... then the problem grew to 80gb WD (caviar series) ...... on the asus the problem got solved after i flashed the bios to the most current one to its time ..... the shuttle .... i just kept my 40 on it until a few years later died i'd say is the bios .... ( but, ...... i could always be wrong) ______________ edit _________________ sorry, my spelling today sucks

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