Installing SATA on ASUS mobo - clean slate on discussion

[mt2568]

Hey Everybody -

I know my problem is very similar to a thread already out, but that discussion is a mess and I need some help straightening things out...

My System:

AMD 64 3200+
1 GB Kingston
9800 Pro
Asus K8V SE Motherboard
80 WesternD SATA Drive

I basically need help with installing a SATA drive...

First Question:

Does the SATA cable go on SATA1, SATA2, Pri_SATA, or Sec_SATA?

On SATA1 I get an error saying FastTrak drive not connected, BIOS not installed...
ON Pri Sata, it says no array, hard drive not detected....

Once we get beyond that first problem, I need to know how to actually set up this hdd on the comp...

Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

[bigahi]

I have an Asus MOBO, not your model but the correct BIOS settings should be similar.

Install it in SATA 1. Then go to BIOS. (Restart/press delete as soon as Asus logo comes up). In the Main menu, co to IDE Configuration:
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
Configure S-ATA as RAID [No]
Serial ATA BOOTROM [Enabled]
IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA]

Any doubts or problems call Asus Tech Support:
(502) 995-0883