Experts sign in here!!! Convert IDE to SATA...

[dashit]

I have a shiload of IDE HDDs, but my mobo supports only SATA, so I got these lil suckers http://www.iwillusa.com/products/images/I2S/I2S.jpg.

Right now I have a Intel915GEV mobo with a primary SATA Seagate200GB and the IDE channel is used up with 2 DVDRWs. I installed a ATA Maxtor160GB and a ATA WD100GB using the converters, they powerup but the mobo is not recognising them. >:(

WTF?

[willy]

Are you sure the ATA HDs spin up ? Are they connecting directly to the powersupply ?

Have you tried to use DVDRW drives with the converter instead ?

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ev/pix/D915GEV.jpg

[JIS]

I did the same thing with a Seagate 60GB hard drive on my Abit with the serillel adapter. I first tried disk managment but that didn't work so in the end I just used seatools to set it up. Maybe try something similar from Maxtor and WD?

Do they show up under device manager?

[dashit]

Are you sure the ATA HDs spin up ? Are they connecting directly to the powersupply ?

Have you tried to use DVDRW drives with the converter instead ?

yup they spin and get warm.
trying with DVDRW?....u can stick those using SATA cables?


...I just used seatools to set it up. Maybe try something similar from Maxtor and WD? Do they show up under device manager?

Im guessing seatools will work if the computer finds the new hardwares BUT they dont show up in device mgr, nor do they show up in the BIOS...

WTH!?

[balou911]

make sure the ATA-SATA adapter is also powered by a floppy power adapter.

Do the drives show up in your bios? Make sure you have 'SATA Enabled'

In your PC (assuming WinXP) go to Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> Administrative tools -> Computer Management

Then look under Storage -> Disk Management.

It should show up there, and all you have to do is format away.

[audit13]

I haven't used these adapters before but do the pata drives have to be jumpered in a specific manner (master, slave, cable select) ?

[synaptech]

What does the adapter cost? I have a few spare ATA I could use, but only SATA connections remaining... Any recommended brands?

edit - whoa $40 @ ncix.

[fitbrit]

Download MaxBlast and format your hard drive- you may need ot create a startup floppy or CD. Once set up it will be recognised, hopefully.

[bokchoy]

Your mobo supports 2 IDE - so you should use them. Unless you absolutely require 2 optical drives (which most people shouldn't), I wouldn't waste money on those adapters.

[dashit]

make sure the ATA-SATA adapter is also powered by a floppy power adapter.

Do the drives show up in your bios? Make sure you have 'SATA Enabled'

In your PC (assuming WinXP) go to Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> Administrative tools -> Computer Management

Then look under Storage -> Disk Management.

It should show up there, and all you have to do is format away.

1. yup its powered by floppy adapter
2. still not showing up on BIOS
3. disk mgmt cant see it


...do the pata drives have to be jumpered in a specific manner (master, slave...
already tried all the settings...


Download MaxBlast and format your hard drive-...
a lot of crap on my HDDs....dont really want to format...


Your mobo supports 2 IDE - so you should use them...
yup it works fine if i attach 1 HDD and the other DVDRW to the IDE...but i want to connect 2 HDDs anyway so tahts out of the question


Please send me more suggestions!!! :cry:

[JoKeRr]

Did u set the jumpers on the ATA harddrive??

[akito925]

I have a shiload of IDE HDDs, but my mobo supports only SATA, so I got these lil suckers http://www.iwillusa.com/products/images/I2S/I2S.jpg.

Right now I have a Intel915GEV mobo with a primary SATA Seagate200GB and the IDE channel is used up with 2 DVDRWs. I installed a ATA Maxtor160GB and a ATA WD100GB using the converters, they powerup but the mobo is not recognising them. >:(

WTF?

some over thoses converters are no good.. either the harddrive doesn't like it or the motherboard doesn't like it..

I'm using pretty good with mine.. abit.. coverters.

[Loco]

I used a couple of these recently with Western Digital HD. The drives had to set to master. Have you installed the SATA drivers?

I made a 500 Gb raid. :cheesygri
Now I need to back up nearly 100 Gb of data. Hello! External drive.

[ShadowVlican]

pickup one of these babies and all ur current problems be solved :cheesygri

Promise Ultra133 TX2 (http://www.promise.com/product/product_detail_eng.asp?segment=undefined&product_id=87)

maybe someone has a used one too, ya never know... i'm not a fan of converters as you can see

good luck

[Jordie]

pickup one of these babies and all ur current problems be solved :cheesygri

Promise Ultra133 TX2 (http://www.promise.com/product/product_detail_eng.asp?segment=undefined&product_id=87)

maybe someone has a used one too, ya never know... i'm not a fan of converters as you can see

good luck

That's exactly what I was going to say! :>

The promise cards work great, currently have 6 hard drives, 2 DVD drives, and 4 ide spots free in my machine. Want to take a guess how? :>

[dashit]

I used a couple of these recently with Western Digital HD. The drives had to set to master. Have you installed the SATA drivers?


SATA drivers? the converters didnt come with any...
and my mobo has onboard satas...
where do i find and stick these sata drivers?


pickup one of these babies and all ur current problems be solved

Promise Ultra133 TX2

maybe someone has a used one too, ya never know... i'm not a fan of converters as you can see
whats the pros and cons of these Promise IDE controllers as compared to IDE-SATA converters?

More suggestions please :confused:

[Loco]

Thinking about it more, you must already have the SATA drivers installed if your running a 200Gb Sata hard drive. So look at the mother board, intel makes boards for consumers. On the Intel D915GEV (http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ev/ev_available.htm) there is a pin J8J4 near the MB battery.

BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings

Moving it to 2-3 allows resetting the mainboard configuration.

Intel's Website
owner manual (ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/ev/C6860201.pdf)
New Bios Files (http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ev/ev_bios.htm) 11 Feb 2005 read warnings and follow the instructions. :twisted: it's important.

[Loco]

Oh yes and somemore Drivers (http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ev/ev_drive.htm) for your MainBoard. ;)

[Jordie]

whats the pros and cons of these Promise IDE controllers as compared to IDE-SATA converters?

It largely depends on which controller card you purchase.
Pro:
May increase performance
May allow you to use raid
Allows you to install additional devices in your computer


Con:
Takes up an IDE slot
Usually requires long(ugly) cable runs