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ST3160828AS 160gb v8.04 Only works Over USB

August 12th, 2008, 9:44

My seagate ST3160828AS 160gb v8.04 only works over a usb adapter but will not detect with the onboard controller. What could be wrong and how can I fix it?

Re: ST3160828AS 160gb v8.04 Only works Over USB

August 12th, 2008, 12:49

it sounds like the controller is bad, have you tried the disk on another PC direct?

Re: ST3160828AS 160gb v8.04 Only works Over USB

August 13th, 2008, 2:09

Check cable, jumper position and then the mobo controller.

Re: ST3160828AS 160gb v8.04 Only works Over USB

August 14th, 2008, 10:38

Was not detectable on another board as well. Controller works fine with other SATA drives. Tried a different cable in this one too.

Re: ST3160828AS 160gb v8.04 Only works Over USB

August 14th, 2008, 11:31

just connect it via USB, copy the info to a reliable place, and buy a new hard drive. never keep data on a drive that has given you problems, and never play with a readable drive until it has been backed up
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