Would you consider this drive faulty - of two minds

Alexrose1uk · 2 Jan 2007 at 17:11

Have also posted this in optical as am trying to get a quick answer.

I have a drive, when its connected, the computer takes about 25 seconds to get past BIOS, when the drive is disconnected, BIOS takes about 2-3 seconds. I have tried different cables, and different IDE ports, as well as the Master and Cable Select setting, also without the HD incase the mobo hated two drives for some reason.

After the 25 seconds, BIOS passes and the computer seems to work as usual, however theres no way this drive should halt the machine for 25 seconds. Should I put up with it, or take it back as faulty and get a replacement?

Raymond Lin · 2 Jan 2007 at 17:14

Yes, if a different drive don't yield the same result then I would RMA it.

Alexrose1uk · 2 Jan 2007 at 17:29

The drive is NEW and bought yesterday btw

Justintime · 2 Jan 2007 at 17:35

Try another machine or controller card if you have any, may just not be getting along with your BIOS.

basmic · 2 Jan 2007 at 17:38

I'd consider upgrading the BIOS if possible - if it's still slow from then on, RMA the drive.

Alexrose1uk · 2 Jan 2007 at 17:44

I cant really upgrade the BIOS, the machine is a bit too old, and I doubt it has any more updates, the old drive in the system didnt take this long however.