hard drive shows as "Generic" in device manager, how to recognize?

[dejacky]

when my computer posts, the it recognizes the hard drive. But in windows 98 se, under device manager, the hard drive is listed as a "generic" device. I remember hearing that there's a way to ger device manager to recognize one's hard disk. Anyone know how? Thanks in advance.

-dejacky

Motherboard = ECS K7S5A = sis735 chipset, i installed the drivers.

 

[dejacky]

surely some AT'er knows the answer?:Q

-dejacky

 

[khtm]

First of all...it doesn't matter whether Windows shows the *real* model/brand of your HDD or just "generic". This won't affect the performance of your HDD.
Second, it would help if you told us what OS you are using.

 

[JERR]

you installed the MOBO chipset drivers for your board? New boards have been manufactured after the driver sets of most MS OS were finalized, so even though your system may work after the MS install, it may not be using proper drivers.

 

[dejacky]

k, i'm using WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION

 

[JERR]

k as in OK problem solved or k as in tried that what next?

 

[JERR]

This from Western Digital site:
"The Windows 95/98 Device Manager shows the hard drives installed in a system. In many cases when you view the drives within Device Manager, it identifies them as Type xx. Sometimes it identifies them by displaying the actual model number. Why isn't the drive model number always shown? Does this mean that you are getting less than the full performance from your drive? Is there a special driver you need to install?
The drive model number within the Windows 95/98 Device Manager is usually not shown unless you have some type of third party driver installed. The lack of a model number does not affect the performance of the drive, although a third-party driver can offer improved performance. If you would like to use a third party driver, check if your motherboard manufacturer has one available for your system. If they do not, you may be able to obtain a suitable driver from the motherboard chipset manufacturer (i.e. Intel, Via, etc.). Make sure you understand the driver requirements and verify your system meets these requirements before installing the driver."

 

[dejacky]

thanks! i brought this whole topic up becuz i remember sum guy getting win98se to somehow recognize his driver via sum m$ fix or registry tweak. Nevertheless, the record is straight about the performance

-dejacky