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How do I enable SATA ports?

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How do I enable SATA ports?

To Set the System BIOS and Configure Your Disks for Intel SATA or RAID

  1. Power on the system.
  2. Press the F2 key at the Sun logo screen to enter the BIOS Setup menu.
  3. In the BIOS Utility dialog, select Advanced -> IDE Configuration.
  4. In the IDE Configuration menu, select Configure SATA as and press Enter.

How do I fix SATA port not detected?

Quick Fix 1. Connect ATA/SATA Hard Drive with Another Cable Port

  1. Reconnect the hard drive with the data cable port or connect ATA/SATA hard drive to another new data cable in PC;
  2. Connect the hard drive with another desktop/laptop as a second HDD;

How do I enable SATA ports in Gigabyte BIOS?

Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go to Peripherals\SATA Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled.

Why is hard disk not detected?

If your new hard disk is not detected by or Disk Manager, it could be because of a driver issue, connection issue, or faulty BIOS settings. These can be fixed. Connection issues can be from a faulty USB port or a damaged cable. Incorrect BIOS settings may cause the new hard drive to be disabled.

How do I enable SATA SSD?

Solution 2: Configure the SSD settings in BIOS

  1. Restart your computer, and press the F2 key after the first screen.
  2. Press the Enter key to enter Config.
  3. Select Serial ATA and press Enter.
  4. Then you’ll see SATA Controller Mode Option.
  5. Save your changes and restart your computer to enter BIOS.

Do SATA ports go bad?

Realistically you can’t fix a bad SATA port, only work around it – the SATA controller is an integral part of the motherboard. So if you have a laptop, sadly you’re out of luck – it will likely need manufacturer repair or replacement of the motherboard. If the SATA cable itself is faulty, replace it with a new one.

How do I format an undetectable internal hard drive?

Recover Data from Unbootable, Undetected Hard Drive in Advance

  1. Create a bootable disk. Prepare an empty USB.
  2. Boot from the bootable USB. Connect the bootable disk to PC that won’t boot and change your computer boot sequence in BIOS.
  3. Recover files/data from a PC/laptop hard drive that won’t boot.

How do I enable SATA controller in BIOS?

In the BIOS Setup utility, use the Right Arrow key to select the Storage tab. Use the Down Arrow key to select Storage Options, and then press Enter. Next to Sata Emulation, select the controller mode you want, and then press F10 to accept the change.