Need help ASAP, please!!!! (SATA 3gb and SATA 6gb issue)

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

This is what happened:

Bought a new Samsung 120gb SSD EVO, installed it on my SATA 3gb port (asus ph867-v motherboard). Installed Win 7, etc, etc

THEN i realised i had a SATA 6gb port (two, actually.... im such a noob).

But when i tried changing disc to the other port (from sata 3 to sata 6), it wont detect it.

Do i have to format the SSD again? What can i do?

THANKS!

Jaime3d · Dec 11, 2013

Do you see the drive in BIOS? Is your boot order set properly in BIOS?

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

Jaime3d :

No, when i change it from SATA 3gb port to SATA 6gb, it wont appear in BIOS.

It only detects the DVD unit.

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

Depending on the motherboard, you may have to enable the additional SATA ports in your BIOS(especially if a third-party SATA controller like a Marvell, etc).

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

COLGeek :

and how can i do that?

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

Go into your BIOS and look for an entry to enable your SATA ports. What make/model of motherboard are you using?

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

COLGeek :

Im using:

ASUS P8H67-V

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

After looking at your manual, all of your SATA ports are native Intel ports. The manual can be found here:

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8H67V/#support

Have you tried a different SATA cable or the second SATA 6Gb/s port with the SSD? Also, if your DVD is attached to a SATA 6Gb/s port, I would move it to one of the 3Gb/s ports because the DVD drive can't take advantage of the faster port.

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

I just checked. It seems that all the ports are enabled, no marvell controller (at least it doesnt say anything about marvell on BIOS or in the manual).

The 6gb port appear, but when in AHCI mode, none of the 2 detect the SSD.

Dont know what to do

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

Looking at page 2-20 (I think) or 2-21, is your SATA mode set to enhanced?

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

Kyle_Katarn :

Without Windows running, I don't think the OP can use this tool.

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

COLGeek :

Not, 1st i put it to AHCI and then installed the SSD in that mode (i read that was the best way to do it).

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

AHCI is the proper mode. How many SATA devices, total, do you have installed? Did you try swapping cables/ports?

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

COLGeek :

when i tried, only 1.

I took off all my other drivers. Then installed the SSD.

Put AHCI mode in BIOS, installed Win 7 without any issues. Installed the MB drivers, the graphic drivers and THEN realised i had a SATA 6gb port lol.

Disconnected the PC, and changed from blue port SATA 3gb to grey port SATA 6gb. And it stopped working, stopped detecting the SSD.

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

Did you try the second grey port or another SATA cable? Also, make sure that the SATA cable (and power) are still firmly connected to the SSD itself. They are very easily dislodged and will cuase similar problems (not recognizing devices).

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

COLGeek :

I will try with a different cable cause i didnt yet.

So i take it shouldn't be any compatibility issue when changing a SSD from a SATA port to another.

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

Changing from a slower to a faster Intel port should not be an issue at all. It should work just fine from a compatibility standpoint.

This is really sounding like a cable or physical connection issue. Check your cables.

Good luck!

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

COLGeek :

thanks! im gonna need it, it seems. So format is not required in your opinion?

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

You should not have to reformat or re-install Windows.

HWNoob2013 · Dec 11, 2013

Well, quick update:

i changed the SATA 6 port and the cable. Now BIOS detects the SSD, but it still wont boot. Tried in AHCI mode and in IDE mode.

Suggestions..?

COLGeek · Dec 11, 2013

Double check your default boot device in your BIOS. Also, you may need to perform a "repair" of Windows to get the boot portion corrected. See below:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/startup-repair

HWNoob2013 · Dec 12, 2013

Yet another update...

I ended up wiping the SSD, installed it on SATA 6gb port... and NOW it worked (im using it right now).

But now i have another issue, when i connect my old HDD (its doesnt have an OS, just programs, Steam games, etc) the PC stops working and it wont boot again!

Need help ASAP, please!!!! (SATA 3gb and SATA 6gb issue)

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