HDD help

[imported_MuDDoG]

I just got new HDD... but its slow... not file transfer but programs take long to open up and it freezes time to time ... why?? i reinstalled windows xp and did (quick) format .....
this is my new HDD


its 160 gig soo i have it at 100gig and 60 gig

 

[ryderOCZ]

Do you have it on the same IDE chain as an Optical drive? You should put it on its own chain for best performance.
Are you using an 80 pin IDE Cable? That would be necessary for ATA100 or above speeds.
Double check the bios and make sure both the Primary and Secondary IDE chains are set to Auto detect.

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[jackschmittusa]

Is it properly jumpered? Is DMA enabled on the controller?

 

[imported_MuDDoG]

controller??

 

[ryderOCZ]

The IDE controller, in the bios and in Windows.


In windows: right click My Computer / Properties / Hardware / Device Manager / IDE Ata Atapi Controllers

click the little + sign
right click the controller name / choose properties - make sure DMA is enabled or "let bios determine mode"

then make sure everything for the Primary and Secondary IDE in bios is set to Auto