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IDE to SATA converter not responding

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by kunjikaly, Sep 28, 2011.

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  1. kunjikaly Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    My system is Asus M2N-MX SE with Atholon x2 6000. My board have only two sata ports of which one is not responding. Installed ide to sata converter (Enter) to run DVD/CD drive (Samsung Sata). It is not detecting dvd/cd drive.

    Is it possible to run both sata and converted sata ports together?. Or should i install any drivers to detect my dvd/cd drive


    Please help me to find a solution
    kunjikaly, Sep 28, 2011
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  2. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,891   +117

    Did you try changing the jumper on the optical drive?

    I wouldn't think you need drivers... What brand/model is your converter?
    SNGX1275, Sep 28, 2011
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  3. kunjikaly Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    Enter

    The brand name is Enter. Could u please elaborate regarding jumper settings
    kunjikaly, Sep 28, 2011
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  4. Rabbit01 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 763   +12

    So you connected your SATA DVD drive to the IDE connector on the board via an adapter? In the BIOS, for the Onboard IDE Controller setting, has it been enabled?
    Rabbit01, Sep 28, 2011
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  5. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,891   +117

    Sorry, I misread your post. I thought the optical drive was IDE to begin with.

    Check your converter to see if it has a jumper or a switch on it to force it Master or Slave.

    I couldn't find anything on that adapter, Enter doesn't do well in a google search as a brand name.
    SNGX1275, Sep 28, 2011
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  6. Rabbit01 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 763   +12

    Yes, indeed. I wasn't able to find anything this afternoon. But tried in again just now, think I've found it. Is this it? http://www.enter-addon.com/convertor_usb_id_to_sata.aspx

    Have to ask, you have attached the power cable, right?
    Rabbit01, Sep 28, 2011
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  7. kunjikaly Newcomer, in training Posts: 75

    Enter

    Attached power cable and enabled ide controller, only think i doubt is faulty converter. Let me try all this in another computer
    kunjikaly, Sep 28, 2011
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