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    eSATA: Activation Freezes Computer?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Krane, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    After not having used this port for a while I connected my seagate drive and my computer froze. Everything was on, but no keys would respond. I had to remove all power then reboot. What could be causing this?
     
    Krane, Apr 3, 2012
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    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    Set AHCI mode in BIOS.
     
    yknyong1, Apr 4, 2012
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  3. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    An advanced procedure? Thanks, but I don't feel at that level yet.
     
    Krane, Apr 6, 2012
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    Melagius Notebook Consultant

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    Its not that advanced... it is one option in the BIOS.
     
    Melagius, Apr 6, 2012
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