stupid hard drive question - need fast answer...

[MIDIman]

Its quite simple - can an ATA100 drive work on an ATA33-only supported motherboard?


I just bought an IBM 60gxp, and guess what - it doesn't work. It was sent in a flimsy FedEx, paper-envelope in an anti-static bag. It definitely is not recognized on my Asus P3B-F, and since this is my first ATA100 HD, I was just making sure I'm not a complete idiot.

I have all three cable types (all of which I've tried)...ATA33, ATA66, and ATA100 cables.

Thanks!

 

[Bonusguy]

Yep. It will run at the ATA33 spec, but it should run fine. Sounds like you got at bad drive.

 

[MIDIman]

which i just found out...anyone have any recommendations on making sure everything works out in me getting this back to the person?

i sent a money order to him...can i cancel it?

i've pm'ed him telling him its dead, and have asked for him to pay shipping for me to return it to him (approx $8)...and i'm going to ship in a nice, very safe hard drive box to make sure that it wasn't my fault at all.

...first time i've ever been screwed on this forum, and it couldn't have happened at a worse time...