i want to replace to Samsung 320GB 16mb cache Internal SATA 3.5" Retail KIT and i don't know wether my pc accept it or not
2007-05-04 10:33:25 · 7 answers · asked by shaam 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
We don't know either as we don't know the make/model of your mainboard!
You need to make sure your mainboard supports SATA. Many newer ones do, but older ones do not.
2007-05-04 10:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont wish to sound rude, answers like any PC make in the past 15 years will take a 320GB SATA drive is just a joke.
Only in the past 4-5 years that BIOS will start to take drives over 120GB drives, and for a PC to take a 320GB, first the BIOS has to support it, if it doesnt then you need a SATA card that can. then you will need Windows 2000 SP4 or XP SP1 to make it work corrctly.
2007-05-04 11:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
s.a.t.a is the newer hard drive interface that replaced p.a.t.a
to check if your motherboard supports s.a.t.a interface either 1.check your motherboard manual,look at the motherboard diagram,the sata sockets are normally in the bottom left corner next to the bios chip or 2.open the side panel of your p.c and physically check your motherboard,the s.a.t.a sockets are small red 4 pin sockets,normally you get 2 to 4 sata ports on a motherboard
if theres sata ports there then your in luck,simply plug your leads and power connectors in as per instructions!
good luck
2007-05-05 10:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 years is solid going for a operating laptop or computer demanding stress - you may want to conceivably clone the currrent stress to a sparkling one through using an USB to (2.5") IDE adapter then change out the former one for the hot one. i have had to attempt this after 3 years - besides the indisputable fact that the popular Amilos comprise enormous quickly SATA drives and committed snap shots so weigh up the cost on your pocket.
2016-12-05 08:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it is the best to call up the PC tech support to get some clue from them directly. It will be safest.
All of us here are giving you some good guess that hope to be the closest answer to your question.
2007-05-06 03:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by David Fhu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This article has pictures of what SATA connectors look like. Make sure your motherboard has these type of connectors before you buy the disk.
2007-05-04 11:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur pc is made in the last 15 yrs it will
2007-05-04 10:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋