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    What software will handle imaging a native-mode SATA HD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by w2sjw, May 1, 2009.

  1. w2sjw

    w2sjw Newbie

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    Guys,

    I have an HP DV7 with dual Hitachi 5400rpm SATA hard drives. I got a great inside deal on Seagate 7200's. The problem with the DV5's & DV7's is that you cannot shut off the native mode of the SATA controller in the BIOS.

    Can anyone recommend/confirm that any of the big-named imaging softwares handle imaging a drive stuck in that mode?

    Thanks!
     
    w2sjw, May 1, 2009
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I suggest you check out Casper, which I have found to be more flexible than Acronis TrueImage.

    There are trial versions of both these products so you should be able to see if they work. However, I had a recent problem with both these not wanting to clone my E6400's HDD when the SATA interface is set in AHCI mode, but they worked OK when I changed the interface to IRRT, which is the setting used when the computer was supplied. Your problem may be something similar.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 2, 2009
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