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Question

old HDD new computer

Aug 23, 2011 1:22AM PDT

<span id="INSERTION_MARKER"> I have recently bought a new computer with GA-G41MT-S2P motherboard which has 4 sata ports(WD 1Tb hard drive and CD RW are plugged in). I want to be able to use my old Maxtor Hdd 40Gb which has IDE socket, so i bought an IDE-SATA converter. I have slaved the old hdd as it was shown on the sticker (no jumpers) and plugged it in. Computer wouldnt start. i get the "Memory Runs at Single Channel" notion as usual and where the definition of IDE Channels normally appears (CDRW and WD HDD) i see nothing for a while, than it gets going, cannot load an operating system and tries to boot from CD.

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Clarification Request
Possible fix
Aug 25, 2011 4:04AM PDT

I agree with the other posters as to possible issues you maybe encountering. I suggest you make the old HD set-up as master under IDE jumpers and then attach to new adapter. The SATA port itself will then ID the HD as required. However, older HDs can make life difficult if trying to do as you're doing. It just maybe too much to ask of the old HD as it was never intended to continue service in such a way. Regardless, that also depends on the adapter supplied, review any instructions on it's set-up as required, otherwise, you've a "non-compatible" situation that will cost more than effort. Also, the 1st SATA is new HD, 2nd SATA is old HD and next SATA port for CD drive. If you can't get it to work, then leave it out, as IMO 1TB is plenty compared to old 40GB. Alas, if you're trying to swap data, make sure the new PC w/o old 40gb is working 100%, then add old HD into mix. Again, if problems, don't install as explained above and other posters.

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You've proved again.
Aug 23, 2011 1:32AM PDT

That Windows does not like moving from machine to machine. When you get over that you can start over and install Windows.
Bob

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well...
Aug 23, 2011 5:01PM PDT

it kind of chokes before it gets to start windows. Ists like connecting this old hdd messes it all up and it cannot recognize nothing any more ...=/ Anyway , i tried booting from the system cd: it loads windows (no idea to what hdd) than stopps whith black screen... any other help?

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Re: load
Aug 23, 2011 5:26PM PDT

Your old license of Windows probably is on OEM license, so not valid on your new PC. Then you buy a new license for your old OS, or a new OS (Windows 7).

But IF it is a retail copy, you should be able to install it on an empty new harddisk (or on the current one if you tell the setup program to format the current partition before installing it).
The confusion about what hdd can easily be solved: disconnect all other hd's during the install.

Kees

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The details matter. What System CD?
Aug 24, 2011 1:43AM PDT

If it's from HP, Dell, Sony, tell that. BE DETAILED. Save everyone a lot of time by sharing this information.

We already know we can't move drives around so that is done but a new machine may balk at so many things it's a great way to learn all the irksome PC issues. (first hand no less.)
Bob

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away
Aug 28, 2011 7:17PM PDT

to BOB:
the computer is not from any individual firm, it was put together (not a laptop) on the baseis of GA-G41MT-S2P motherboard. Processor Pentium e5700, video adapter Radeon 4550