Yesterday I tried to install Linux on new HDD which has SATA-II interface. The PC I used has motherboard (ASUS A8V) which support both IDE and SATA interfaces. But it has old BIOS. I spent about two hours to understand why the systen is not recognize it. Here is a short solution:
1. Plug in SATA HDD. Be sure that you limit data transfer rate to 1,5 Gbits using appropriate jumper position.
2. Enter to BIOS by pressing ‘Delete’ and modify following options:
- Set OnChip SATA to Enabled
- Set OnBoard Promise Controller to Enabled
- Set Operating Mode to OnBoard IDE Operation
3. Save changes and reboot.
4. Press ‘Delete’ to enter to BIOS. You should see SATA BIOS menu. To enter there press ‘Tab’ (I couldn’t do anything there except to see my HDD information).
Note: when you’ll boot your PC it’ll show SATA HDD only on second screen when SATA BIOS will be loaded.
