Jump to content

Samsung HD103SJ Not working with Sata 6Gbps ports

WerkHeads tDames
By WerkHeads tDames
in Troubleshooting
 Share
Go to solution Solved by WerkHeads tDames,

Solved it by getting a Purex external case. Thanks for your help, guys.

Posted

So, I just upgraded my motherboard to the Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P and my Samsung 1TB won't read on newer SATA ports at all so it's not the HDD failing. Is it some type of way to get it to read? I got games, beat sessions etc on it too.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Did you assign the hdd a drive letter in Disk Management? 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Not showing in bios or that either. I don't know if I can config the sata ports to work with the older ones 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Not showing in bios or that either. I don't know if I can config the sata ports to work with the older ones 

Is the drive spinning? Are you sure the cables are snugly connected?

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Is the drive spinning? Are you sure the cables are snugly connected?

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them. 

Sorry and yeah everything is connected and running

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Have you updated your BIOS?

Intel i5 3570k
NVidia Geforce GTX 670

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Have you updated your BIOS?

It says I have the latest. On my ASUS board, It had a switch between Sata 3Gbps and Sata 6Gbps. If it was on 6, it would click a few times and not be read by bios. If I put it on 3, then It would read perfectly fine. Idk if its a option on a Gigabyte board

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

It says I have the latest. On my ASUS board, It had a switch between Sata 3Gbps and Sata 6Gbps. If it was on 6, it would click a few times and not be read by bios. If I put it on 3, then It would read perfectly fine. Idk if its a option on a Gigabyte board

Well the Sata ports are backwards compatible you just wouldn't benefit from 6gbps. I guess the only thing I can really think of is to make sure the sata cable is working properly. try using a different one. the drive will still spin up from the power cable but obviously it won't be read by your pc.

 

Edit: also you can use the windows tool to check for hard drive errors. Something may have happened when reinstalling it some how that damaged it or something.  

Intel i5 3570k
NVidia Geforce GTX 670

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Well the Sata ports are backwards compatible you just wouldn't benefit from 6gbps. I guess the only thing I can really think of is to make sure the sata cable is working properly. try using a different one. the drive will still spin up from the power cable but obviously it won't be read by your pc.

 

Edit: also you can use the windows tool to check for hard drive errors. Something may have happened when reinstalling it some how that damaged it or something.  

Just double checked it and it wasnt running so i unplugged the sata and it started to run. It's a lost cause to get it to work. I guess these weren't made to run off newer hardware. I guess I should look for a external enclosure now

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Troubleshooting

×