ok, when i plug a device into IDE 2 on my motherboard, IDE 1 stops working. so if i have 2 hard drives on IDE 1, and 2 CDrom devices on IDE 2, none of them work the IDE2 is interfering with IDE 1 is there a simple way to fix this?
the_moodagudda 0 Newbie Poster
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Jump to Postdid you make sure that IDE 1 is master. IDE 2 is Slave and on same cable. then put 2 CDRom devices on seperate cable...
Jump to PostIt depends on the make of BIOS you have, but basically you have to hit a certain key just as the computer is booting up (before Windows starts) to enter the BIOS setup. Some common BIOS access keys are F1, F2, and Del.
Once in the BIOS you have …
Jump to PostOK- we'll be here... :)
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Killer_Typo 82 Master Poster
did you make sure that IDE 1 is master. IDE 2 is Slave and on same cable. then put 2 CDRom devices on seperate cable...
the_moodagudda 0 Newbie Poster
did you make sure that IDE 1 is master. IDE 2 is Slave and on same cable. then put 2 CDRom devices on seperate cable...
yep i have a master hdd and slave hdd on IDE 1, master cdrom and slave cdrom on IDE 2 and it still dosnt work
Puckdropper 7 Posting Pro in Training
Check your BIOS and make sure both interfaces are enabled. (I'm assuming it's plugged in to provided ports on your motherboard.)
Also, you may want to add drives one at a time to see if a particular drive creates the problem.
the_moodagudda 0 Newbie Poster
Check your BIOS and make sure both interfaces are enabled.
ok how do i do that?
DMR 152 Wombat At Large Team Colleague
It depends on the make of BIOS you have, but basically you have to hit a certain key just as the computer is booting up (before Windows starts) to enter the BIOS setup. Some common BIOS access keys are F1, F2, and Del.
Once in the BIOS you have to locate the section which has the settings for your IDE channels and devices. Make sure both channels are recognized and enabled. Also make sure your IDE devices are being recognized correctly.
the_moodagudda 0 Newbie Poster
It depends on the make of BIOS you have, but basically you have to hit a certain key just as the computer is booting up (before Windows starts) to enter the BIOS setup. Some common BIOS access keys are F1, F2, and Del.
Once in the BIOS you have to locate the section which has the settings for your IDE channels and devices. Make sure both channels are recognized and enabled. Also make sure your IDE devices are being recognized correctly.
ok thanks ill try that
DMR 152 Wombat At Large Team Colleague
OK- we'll be here... :)
the_moodagudda 0 Newbie Poster
OK- we'll be here... :)
ok i went into the BIOS setup screen and changed the IDE settings, putting a different mode for each device. now i have 3 hard drives and 1 burner running without a problem. thanks for your help
DMR 152 Wombat At Large Team Colleague
Great, glad we could help :)
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