Problems installing replacement SATA drive

[timhodgson]

I started getting SMART errors on the second drive in the system (WD2000 200Gb) and decided to replace it. I now have a replacement WD3000 300Gb SATA drive. When I install that drive, the machine (Advent T9301) fails to boot - it stays on the Advent splash screen, and I do not seem to be able to get into the BIOS. If I leave power connected but disconnect the SATA cable then the machine boots. I am a little puzzled now, as I had expected it would be a simple swap out - what am I missing?

 

[Ididmyc600]

Hi

try removing the drive and then going into BIOS, once in see if it is still showing the old drive.

 

[timhodgson]

Hmmm

Without the drive, it doesn't show the old drive. With the new drive in, and attempting to access the BIOS, I can get as far as the Mgatrends boot screen, but it then stops. The drive is correctly recognised and shows OK.... but we never get further!

 

[Kevork]

Can you give us some system specs. Also did you purchase a SATA or SATAII?