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Finding Info on my Mobo GA-78LMT-USB3

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Finding Info on my Mobo GA-78LMT-USB3
« on: May 14, 2016, 02:12:28 am »
New here so still finding my way around.

I am looking for info as to why I can't boot after installing an old IDE drive to retrieve data to put on new SSD.  If I remove the IDE drive it boots okay and runs fine.  I have tried all combinations in BIOS setup but not sure what I am doing.  Below is info copied from Belarc Adviser about my board.  If more needed let me know...

do I need to flash the bios or best left alone?

I use this machine for photography and watching good ole aunty BBC (expat Brit now living in Florida)

Edd

Operating System new – server roles   System Model
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) Service Pack 1 (build 7601)
Install Language: English (United States)
System Locale: English (United States)
Installed: 12/9/2014 3:00:00 PM   Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-USB3
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a   Main Circuit Board b
3.40 gigahertz AMD FX-8310 Eight-Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
2048 kilobyte tertiary memory cache
64-bit ready
Multi-core (4 total)
Hyper-threaded (8 total)   Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-USB3
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. FA 04/23/2013
« Last Edit: May 14, 2016, 02:14:39 am by Mr Edd »
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Re: Finding Info on my Mobo GA-78LMT-USB3
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2016, 12:25:24 pm »
Hi Mr Edd,

With old IDE drives you need to make sure that it is set as a master drive if it is the only device added to the IDE port. Have you checked the jumper settings on the back of the Hard drive to ensure that it is set as master and not slave?
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.