Compaq sr1230nx sata drivers windows xp

[biggwoods]

I have a Compaq sr1230nx with a single 160GB HDD in it. I would like to add a segate 500GB drive to the machine (as an additional data drive) without reinstalling windows at all. The chipset is via km400, if that helps at all.

I have read that I have to enable SATA somewhere in the BIOS, but I cannot figure out how to do that. The drive is fine as I have had other computers recognize it. Thanks

 

[scout_03]

use this for bios and drive settings http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?tmp_rule=7664&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&destPage=product&dlc=en&lc=en&product=431082

 

[fzabkar]

VIA's KM400 chipset incorporates the VT8237R SATA controller. This controller is limited to SATA 1 speeds and will not autonegotiate a reduced link speed with SATA 2 or SATA 3 drives. Make sure your Seagate drive has a functional 1.5Gbps speed reduction jumper.

 

[biggwoods]

use this for bios and drive settings http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?tmp_rule=7664&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&destPage=product&dlc=en&lc=en&product=431082

The link you posted directed me to the general hardware FAQ page. What page were you referring to in your post?

 

[scout_03]

see the one replacing a hard drive for the settings of the drive and the bios utility to check if the bios see both drive as they should be .