So I just bought a new case today (I guess it does not matter what model it is, since it s a simple Middle Tower case). I installed the motherboard in, connected every front panel pin, (which seem to work, btw) and linked my only HDD unit to it via the same SATA cable i have been using until today. Problem is, when I boot up the system, my HDD is not being recognised.
Moreover, when I press F2 to enter the BIOS settings, my screen seemes to freeze. This seems to happen both with and without the HDD plugged in. I don t really know much about how a computer should behave without an HDD, but I guess I should be able to access the BIOS, right?
I can access the Boot Menu and the MEBX panel (yes, it is an Intel board, and I use an I3 3220), and if i plug in an USB flash drive it is recognised in the boot menu.
Have i screwed the motherboard up or is it just a HDD corruption?
Moreover, when I press F2 to enter the BIOS settings, my screen seemes to freeze. This seems to happen both with and without the HDD plugged in. I don t really know much about how a computer should behave without an HDD, but I guess I should be able to access the BIOS, right?
I can access the Boot Menu and the MEBX panel (yes, it is an Intel board, and I use an I3 3220), and if i plug in an USB flash drive it is recognised in the boot menu.
Have i screwed the motherboard up or is it just a HDD corruption?