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    Problem finding SATA drivers

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by adrianno, Feb 19, 2011.

  1. adrianno

    adrianno Newbie

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    Hello,

    I've recently purchased a ASUS X52DE Notebook.
    This product came with a Seagate 500GB HDD, 5400 rpm.
    I purchased a Western Digital Scorpio® Black 320GB, 7200 rpm and replaced the original HDD.
    But when I try to install Windows 7 64bit, the OS doesn't recognize the HDD and asks for drivers.
    I went to ASUS support page but I didn't found them.

    Can somebody help me?

    Thank you in advance.
     
    adrianno, Feb 19, 2011
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  2. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    Your disk must be scratched. You need another DVD or the same but rewritten (on low speeds). But I suggest you to install windows from usb flash drives
     
    James D, Feb 19, 2011
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    adrianno Newbie

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    No, I'm pretty sure I need SATA drivers.
     
    adrianno, Feb 19, 2011
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    The driver page for your model is here: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Support-

    The chipset zip probably has the inf file you need.

    You can also look to see if there's a compatible or IDE mode setting in the BIOS (F2 at startup) and install that way. Then you can install the chipset driver and change the setting back to enhanced/ahci.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Feb 19, 2011
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  5. adrianno

    adrianno Newbie

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    Thanks for you answer.

    Chipset.zip doesn't have the driver
    Tried also in BIOS as you said, didn't work.

    Guess my last chance is to submit a tech. inquiry to Asus.
     
    adrianno, Feb 19, 2011
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  6. James D

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    Well I still :) suggest you to use empty USB falsh drive (or card reader with 4 GB card minimum), download distributive of Windows 7, use Windows 7 USB DVD Download Tool and install Windows. If you don't want to download Windows (which would be the best way) you can try to create a disk image of your disk but it may not work.
    This is famous problem about "Sata drivers needed" if it is a problem with disc or written windows. I know
     
    James D, Feb 19, 2011
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