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E6400 HDD not detected by Seatool

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by SH_P, Aug 31, 2009.

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    SH_P Notebook Enthusiast

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    My HDD model is Seagate ST9250421ASG and when i attempt to check it with seatool it says no controller was found. I preform Dell Diagnostic and no problem were found. I don't have specific problem with my drive performance; but why SeaTool and firmware update utility don't detect my HDD?
     
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    How recent is Seatools? It may not recognise the AHCI drive controller.

    Try going into the BIOS > System Configuration > SATA Operation and change the setting to ATA.

    Note that after running Seatools you will probably need to change the setting back to whatever it was.

    John
     
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    Thanks I did so. but whee I set it to ATA my system didn't boot and I set it to it's default value: IRRT. what do you suggest now? I use the latest version of seatool from Seagate site.
     
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    1. You might be able to create a bootable CD using the DOS Seatools.

    2. This thread gives guidance on how to get your Windows to load if the HDD mode is changed.

    John
     
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