Re: A8N-E and SATA2 HDD speedup


>The Hitachi feature tool can be used with other brands of
>disks, if you want to take chances. For a person with a
>SATA 150 only motherboard, say "bye-bye" to the disk if
>you try it. Shifting to SATA 300 is _only_ for those who
>own a SATA 300 motherboard. To restore a disk accidently
>set to SATA 300 with the Hitachi feature tool, you will
>need to find a SATA 300 motherboard to restore communication
>and fix the disk.
>
>I just want to mention this, so there isn't a rash of
>"my disk is busted" postings...
>
> Paul

Thanks for reinforcing the TROUBLE that can be had and CARE needed in
deciding to change a SATA drive config to SATA2 when you only have a
SATA1 mother board..

The Hitachi Feature Tool clearly states that yout HDD could be lost if
you do not have a motherboard that supports SATA2.

So experimenters... be careful.

So it looks like all the benefits of SATA2 are a long way off.
Small data cable is about the only plus at this time.

Gordy
..

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