Shut out of bios settings for IDE: only options: 'none' or 'disabled' ??????????

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Andrew Bestfrenn

For some reason the bios is not detecting the IDE drive, whether I set
it to autodetect or if I set it to user type hdd and input the
parameters.
Now I am really stuck because in desperation I set the bios IDE
setting from 'auto' to 'none', and now I cannot get back in to switch
it back to auto or user type hdd . The bios is shutting me out, with
only the two options for the IDE setting , 'none' or 'disabled',to
choose from. I cannot switch it back to autodetect or anything else
because those options are no longer available. Someone out there
might know what to do.


Andrew.
 
Andrew Bestfrenn said:
For some reason the bios is not detecting the IDE drive, whether I set
it to autodetect or if I set it to user type hdd and input the
parameters.
Now I am really stuck because in desperation I set the bios IDE
setting from 'auto' to 'none', and now I cannot get back in to switch
it back to auto or user type hdd .
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If you have your motherboard manual there should be a jumper to reset BIOS
to default settings.

This may no cure your problem but it should allow you to get back to the IDE
settings again.
 
Andrew said:
For some reason the bios is not detecting the IDE drive, whether I set
it to autodetect or if I set it to user type hdd and input the
parameters.
Now I am really stuck because in desperation I set the bios IDE
setting from 'auto' to 'none', and now I cannot get back in to switch
it back to auto or user type hdd . The bios is shutting me out, with
only the two options for the IDE setting , 'none' or 'disabled',to
choose from. I cannot switch it back to autodetect or anything else
because those options are no longer available. Someone out there
might know what to do.


Andrew.
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You could also try loading the "Default settings" in the BIOS. This may put
you back at the beginning. You may have to change other BIOS settings after
this, however.
 
Andrew said:
For some reason the bios is not detecting the IDE drive, whether I set
it to autodetect or if I set it to user type hdd and input the
parameters.
Now I am really stuck because in desperation I set the bios IDE
setting from 'auto' to 'none', and now I cannot get back in to switch
it back to auto or user type hdd . The bios is shutting me out, with
only the two options for the IDE setting , 'none' or 'disabled',to
choose from. I cannot switch it back to autodetect or anything else
because those options are no longer available. Someone out there
might know what to do.
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?? Are you looking on the BIOS's "MAIN" Menu? Those options ('none' or
'disabled') sound like the BIOS "BOOT" Menu.
 
Diogenes;
Have you found one yet?

Wes

In
Diogenes said:
?? Are you looking on the BIOS's "MAIN" Menu? Those options ('none' or
'disabled') sound like the BIOS "BOOT" Menu.
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Bob T. said:
If you have your motherboard manual there should be a jumper to reset BIOS
to default settings.

This may no cure your problem but it should allow you to get back to the IDE
settings again.
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Ditto. If this is really a problem as opposed to a misunderstanding of the
Bios menu, you should try shorting out the CMOS pins on your mobo to clear
the memory. You need to consult your mobo manual for the exact procedure,
but basically you need to power down, unplug the computer from the
electrical socket or remove the cord from the back of the computer power
supply, ground yourself to the case chassis to get rid of any static
electricity, remove the CMOS battery (there is a clip holding it in place),
short the jumper for 10-15 seconds, replace the jumper in usual position,
then re-insert the battery. You will need to reset your bios settings and
re-enter time and date as this will be lost.

I had huge problems with my system for the last 2 days, after a bios flash,
until I did this procedure which can work wonders in the right situation.
Good luck!

ken
 
Andrew Bestfrenn said:
For some reason the bios is not detecting the IDE drive, whether I set
it to autodetect or if I set it to user type hdd and input the
parameters.
Now I am really stuck because in desperation I set the bios IDE
setting from 'auto' to 'none', and now I cannot get back in to switch
it back to auto or user type hdd . The bios is shutting me out, with
only the two options for the IDE setting , 'none' or 'disabled',to
choose from. I cannot switch it back to autodetect or anything else
because those options are no longer available. Someone out there
might know what to do.


Andrew.
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I'd start suspecting that either the drive has died or the IDE controller on
the motherboard is shot. Or, if it's a new drive, you've got jumpers or
cables incorrectly configured.

Before you start jumping through hoops with the bios settings, take the
drive out and test it in another computer and see if it's alive.
 
For some reason the bios is not detecting the IDE drive, whether I set
it to autodetect or if I set it to user type hdd and input the
parameters.
Now I am really stuck because in desperation I set the bios IDE
setting from 'auto' to 'none', and now I cannot get back in to switch
it back to auto or user type hdd . The bios is shutting me out, with
only the two options for the IDE setting , 'none' or 'disabled',to
choose from. I cannot switch it back to autodetect or anything else
because those options are no longer available. Someone out there
might know what to do.


Andrew.
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You might try to reset the cmos by using the onboard jumper. This
should restore the bios defaults including auto detection for HDDs.
Refer to your motherboard manual for the location of the jumper and
the proper reset procedure. You could try replacing the Cmos battery
while you are at it. They cost about $3.
 
Sounds to me like it's not even seeing your drive...do
you have another you can swap it out with? If not,
definitely reset your cmos and start over :)
 
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