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SATA/SSD 2.5'' to USB laptop connection dont show up
I have several 2.5'' SATA/SSD disks that I want to read in a laptop.
I bought a common SATA/SSD to USB 3.0 adapter but most don't show up and they are silent (no spinning)
I strongly suspect the ...
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EVGA GT1300 doesn't power 4TB Dell SAS drives from its SATA connectors, but does when connected to Molex; Why?
I've been having problems with enrolling some SAS hard drives (on a ZFS ZOL system of mine).
I had an EVGA 600w power supply. I thought maybe it was that or cables. I replaced the cables, still had ...
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Are there different kinds of SATA power connectors, and if so, what terminology do I need to distinguish them?
I have two power cables that I'm trying to use to hook up multiple hard drives in an Unraid system. Both look superficially like this:
...with a 6-pin connector like this that goes into the power ...
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Two recent and (probably) working WD RED disks not detected by BIOS
I used to have a working NAS with the following four disks, all Western Digital Red :
2 4TB disks from 2013
1 4TB disk from 2019
1 4TB disk from 2021
The NAS was fully functional, and all disks ...
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HDDs disconnecting with a loud beep - Faulty motherboard?
I'll make this as short as possible.
Setup:
Mobo: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX
CPU: Ryzen 7 5700x
GPU: EVGA RTX 3060
PSU: Corsair SF750 Platinum
Storage: Crucial MX500 250Gb
Storage: Samsung 970 ...
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New PSU not providing power to Hard Drives
I recently bought a new graphics card for my computer and a more powerful PSU to match the requirements. After installing the parts, when I tried starting the computer it didn't boot Windows and ...
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Cannot figure out how to add additional SATA port
On my Dell Optiplex 7020 Mini Tower, I only have on 6 pin motherboard power to SATA power port. It splits into four different SATA power ports. Unfortunately, one of the SATA power ends broke, so I'm ...
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PATA connectors looks like MOLEX in my power-supply-unit
I have installed this Corsair CV550 PSU in my computer. In the specification it says it has 2 PATA connector in single cable. Check the following image:
As I don't have or need any PATA powered ...
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Can I use Desktop's DVD writer on laptop via sata data connection, powering it with SMPS externally
Can I use Desktop's DVD writer on laptop via sata data connection, powering it with SMPS externally (SMPS of desktop)?
I mean power supply to Desktop's DVD writer will be done though Desktop's SMPS ...
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Can I use an external AC/DC power supply to power 4 SATA HDD?
I would like to power 4 SATA HDD enclosed in this bay with an external AC/DC power supply like this.
I am looking at the IronWolf 3TB ST3000VN007 (data sheet, and user manual) whose power specs are:
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Which SATA power cable is standard?, and why are there 2 standards?
Pictured are two visually identical SATA Power cables, meant to connect to a PSU (the other end of each cable, not pictured, connects to a SATA drive). They're only distinguishable by the metal inside ...
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Computer won't start when plugging in sata power cable to power supply
I just bought a hard drive for my PC and connected it to the motherboard and psu. Once I started the computer it refuses to start, I removed the sata power cable and the sata cable, and the pc started ...
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Two hard disks suddenly failed: how can I prevent more broken hard disks?
I installed an old SATA hard disk in my pc and used my modular PSU cables to attach it. However, after I thought I smelled some burning plastic I immediately shut down the pc and pulled all the cables....
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Desktop Internal Drive Disconnecting
After installing a secondary hard drive, it randomly disconnects under heavy read/write stress. By this i mean, the drive would disappear (no longer visible on Windows Explorer or Disk Management). ...
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computer not starting at all after connecting sata drive
I built a "new" computer using my old i5-4590K processor (socket 1150). The motherboard is Asus H81M-K, new board , with 4 sata ports (2xSATA6GB + 2xSATA3GB). I have assembled my own computers since ...
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