Hi Va. and all,
Original Message: Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:52:14 +0100 From: "Virginia Da Costa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PCWorks: IDE controller problems I have just upgraded my mainboard to a MSI-6561 with SiS 745 Chipset, 1.4GHz AMD Athlon CPU, and attached my existing hard drives complete with OS (Win98SE) and all data and applications. The BIOS recognizes both HDs, complete with their sizes etc. but Windows no longer recognizes the Secondary IDE Controller, so I can't access any of the partitions on my second HD snip Any suggestions gratefully received. Many thanks. Virginia Da Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1st Reply: Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:06:20 -0700 From: "Gerald E. Boyd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A reading at this site shows a utility called SiS5571 for windows 98 (http://www.sis.com/support/driver/utility.htm) which is referred to on the FAQ page (http://www.sis.com/support/faq/mbfaq.htm) under the heading "8. How to install Microsoft Windows98 System on your 5571 based mainboard?" Maybe this is the problem? Gerry Boyd 2nd Reply: Virginia, while you're at this upgrade task, you might consider removing multiple and no longer extant instances of hardware devices from Device Manager. In Windows98, you must do this in Safe Mode to see the normally hidden devices. This will include removing the old IDE Controller Parent device. Although, you will not be able to remove the actual Primary and Secondary controllers, I suppose its possible this could be causing a conflict. With upgrades that include a new motherboard, with the first power on, I start up in Safe Mode and (usually) remove all devices possible from Device Manager. Other possibilities: completely reseat your IDE cable connections, run the Add New Hardware wizard. Chuck ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
