I am not sure where the problem is.
I have an ASUS P5W DH Deluxe with Antec 500W PS (modular plugs) 18 months old, Windows 7 and three SATA Drives.
I installed Windows 7 from scratch in December. Now, if I try to attach a third SATA drive, one of three things happens:
The computer boots normally, but the drive is not detected -- 35% of the time
The computer boots normally, and all three drives are detected and accessed - 5% of the time
The computer will not boot, not go through BIOS post and none of the fans or fans turn on all all. Note: The power light on the board is on. 60% of the time
I replaced all the SATA Cables and power cables with new ones -- but same problems exists. Generally, if I power down and wait an hour, it usually powers back up okay.
If I unhook the third drive, it will power up most of the time.
If I try another SATA drive, I get the same response.
The drives are good, because they will power up and show up occassionally.
I realize that there may be SATA drive issues, however, I have trouble shooted those for many hours and believe I have them set correctly....because they will work sometimes.
I don't think it is a component over-heating as when it does run, my monitors show the temperatures well within normal range.
I am looking for any trouble shooting hints, as it was up and running a hour ago -- though not recognizing my third drive, but I powered down and tried another drive and now it won't boot at all.
Any insight or suggestions would be appreciated.
I have an ASUS P5W DH Deluxe with Antec 500W PS (modular plugs) 18 months old, Windows 7 and three SATA Drives.
I installed Windows 7 from scratch in December. Now, if I try to attach a third SATA drive, one of three things happens:
The computer boots normally, but the drive is not detected -- 35% of the time
The computer boots normally, and all three drives are detected and accessed - 5% of the time
The computer will not boot, not go through BIOS post and none of the fans or fans turn on all all. Note: The power light on the board is on. 60% of the time
I replaced all the SATA Cables and power cables with new ones -- but same problems exists. Generally, if I power down and wait an hour, it usually powers back up okay.
If I unhook the third drive, it will power up most of the time.
If I try another SATA drive, I get the same response.
The drives are good, because they will power up and show up occassionally.
I realize that there may be SATA drive issues, however, I have trouble shooted those for many hours and believe I have them set correctly....because they will work sometimes.
I don't think it is a component over-heating as when it does run, my monitors show the temperatures well within normal range.
I am looking for any trouble shooting hints, as it was up and running a hour ago -- though not recognizing my third drive, but I powered down and tried another drive and now it won't boot at all.
Any insight or suggestions would be appreciated.
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