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can i ask what can i do this is my mother board MS 7043 its not accepting any hardisk if i inserted one it doesnt read. Barracuda 7200.7 seagate is the only thing that reads but my hard disk is already destroy i try to put Barracuda 7200.9 seagate but its not reading it . how can i config my motherboard to accept Barracuda 7200.9 seagate is there a way??

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A short, ordered troubleshooting and BIOS-update plan for the MS‑7043 thread that expands on the suggestions already raised by and . It avoids repeating basic checks and focuses on the next, high‑value steps to isolate whether the problem is power/negotiation, BIOS support, or the drive itself.

  • Verify drive behaviour outside the motherboard: confirm the drive spins up, listen for unusual noises, and try it in a known‑good PC or with a SATA→USB adapter. If the drive is not seen on any host, the drive is the likely fault.
  • Try a different SATA port and a different known‑good SATA cable (even if a cable was already swapped). Also try another power connector or another PSU; intermittent 12V/5V supply issues can let a disk spin but not initialise properly.
  • Reset CMOS to defaults, then check BIOS options: ensure SATA controller is enabled and try changing controller mode to IDE/Compatibility (some older boards fail to negotiate newer SATA modes). If the board offers per‑port settings, toggle the specific port.
  • Check the drive for a compatibility jumper: some drives include a jumper that forces 1.5Gb/s negotiation for older controllers. Consult the drive label/manual before fitting any jumper.

When hardware checks fail, consider a BIOS update as a last resort. Identify the exact board and current BIOS version, read the vendor release notes for hard‑drive fixes, and use the motherboard maker’s documented flash method only. Typical safe approach: copy the official ROM image (not the whole ZIP) to a FAT32 USB stick and run the board’s built‑in flashing utility. Flashing carries risk—use the exact file for the board, ensure uninterrupted power, and follow vendor instructions.

If the motherboard never enumerates the drive after these steps, try a compatible SATA controller card or the drive manufacturer’s support/RMA route.

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Is it an ata or a sata hard drive and what size is it?

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sata 80gb

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i already check the jumpers and cables its working fine if in barracuda 7200.7 but its not longer working so i tried to insert my new hard disk sata barracuda 7200.9 seagate and when i go to the bios set up it is not detected. i tried to search for an answer other tells me that i should run msi update so i downloaded it in my usb. the thing is that i dont know how to install it using usb got so many files in there i dont know how can usb specify the correct file to run..

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Try a different sata cable.

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