Obann

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PC : Acer aspire M5700, Windows Vista, I installed Windows 7 Pro. in 2009.
CD: Bought Windows 7 Pro. DVD install disc in 2010 & install Win 7 on M5700.
Use: Not much, 4 to 5 hrs a day, editing photographs, 2010~2015. Then a standby PC storing backup files.

A moth ago, started having start up issues, had to tap on the on/off switch many times to start, and sometimes it would not start. Had both the MB & PSU replaced about 10 days ago. The MB was the same make & model, G45T AM2 V:1.0 as the OEM one. But PSU was different. The original one was a Liteon 6301-08Ak, replaced by RM650x. Both of them were second hand. Everything was set up normally for testing.
1st test. The HDD was connected to the 2nd SATA power connector on the longer peripheral cable, the PC did not start.
2nd test. Had the HDD connected to one of the SATA power connector on the shorter peripheral cable, the PC started & ran normally for a day.
3rd test. Had the HDD connected back to the longer cable, inserted into the 3rd connector & power on, "pia" a burst, the HDD was burnt.
4th test. Changed a HDD & connected it to the shorter ODD cable & tried to install OS, installer found no any drivers & showed no HDD info.
5th test. With the original MB, RM650x, another formatted HDD, and had the HDD connected to the ODD cable, and tired to install OS. Again, installer said it found no drivers and showed no HDD data.

How to find the drivers and how to install them, please?

Thank you.
 


To find the necessary drivers and install them on your system, especially for the storage (HDD) devices, follow these steps: 1. Identify the Model and Manufacturer of the Motherboard: - The drivers for your storage devices (HDD) are usually included in the chipset drivers for the motherboard. - Visit the Acer website or the motherboard manufacturer's site to determine the exact model and download the chipset drivers that include storage drivers. 2. Check Device Manager: - Press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager. - Look under "Disk Drives" or "Storage Controllers" for any devices with warnings or errors. - Right-click on problematic devices, select "Properties," and go to the "Details" tab. Note the "Hardware Ids." 3. Obtain the Hardware ID: - Obtain the Hardware IDs from Device Manager as they can help in identifying the devices correctly. 4. Download Necessary Drivers: - Visit the Acer or motherboard manufacturer's website and download the chipset drivers or the storage controller drivers based on your motherboard model. - Use the Hardware IDs to search for and download the specific drivers as needed. 5. Install the Drivers: - Run the downloaded driver files for installation and follow the on-screen instructions. - After installation, reboot your system to apply the changes. If you encounter any difficulties during this process or need further assistance, feel free to reach out with the specific model details or any error messages you encounter while attempting the driver installation.
 


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