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SUBMAN1

02-25-08 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

Yes that is true, but generaly (unless the driver writes to the CMOS also) it will have no effect on the bios. The bios needs to be able to recognize the drive first before the os even can.

If you read what he wrote above, he said the BIOS recognizes the drive, so you must proceed based on that statement. So if the BIOS can see it, and Windows XP CD can't see it, the only logical explanation is that he needs an SATA or PATA driver, assuming it is not SCSI.

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NeonSamurai

02-25-08 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I can get into the BIOS, but notice that there is no info displayed about the HDD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I re-installed the original HDD and ran the hard drive self-test in BIOS and got a message saying "#1 -07 fail".

That to me sounds like the bios is not recognizing the HD, though if it is infact partialy booting xp off the HD then the bios must on some level recognise it. Since it would not be able to boot from the drive at all if the bios cant see the drive.

SUBMAN1

02-25-08 01:44 PM

Whats the model # of the HP? See if HP has any details on it.

Looking at Gordons post however presents some interesting issues - Is that thing still in warranty? Maybe the controller has gond bad on you. Maybe the BIOS is flaking out. Try flashing the BIOS.

You have the HD set to auto detect in the BIOS, right? You didn't try putting in the appropriate cylinders and heads, etc? You also have LBA mode correct? I guess we need more information.

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