K9agm2 wont detect sata

[carpetmonster]

Hey guys.

My first post:

I have a problem.

We have a k9agm2 that wont detect our Samsung spinpoint sata drive in bios.

The funny thing is - its been working with no problems until we recently went to update the system with a new video card.

The card is installed now the bios wont detect the drive at all.

Tried removing the card and reverting the bios back to its original settings - nothing.

Cleared cmos - nothing.

Tried a different hard drive - Wont detect that either.

Tried adjusting the setting with a trial and error method - still no joy.

Anyone else have this problem? Anyone know how to fix it?

Thanks.

t.

 

[CCT]

Make sure the Sata cable is secure both ends.

Try another if you have one.

 

[carpetmonster]

Thanks.

Tried 3 different ones now! Still no difference. Tried in all 4 sata ports on the board too!

I really am beaten on this. - Im going to run the drive in a different system for the time being.

 

[carpetmonster]

Anyone else have any ideas.

I find it difficult to believe the motherboard is faulty.

 

[CCT]

You can try the 'Load Optimized Defaults' in Bios.

Have you confirmed that Boot Order for hard drives is empty?

It is possible the 'new' PCI-Ex card overloaded or damaged your system or even more likely you static-shocked the mobo.

Have you tried an IDE drive?

 

[carpetmonster]

Yes optimised bios setings.
Confirmed boot list correct.

Havent tried IDE yet- dont think I have a spare knocking around.

I think that you may be correct about overload or static shock - its the only thing i can think of that might be why it wont boot.

Thanks.