Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 21:58:29 +0200 From: lars <lars@gmx.at> Cc: freeBSD <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Problem with Seagate hdd Message-ID: <42FBADE5.10605@gmx.at> In-Reply-To: <42FBA8B4.3070602@dhl.co.cu> References: <42FBA8B4.3070602@dhl.co.cu>
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Efren Bravo wrote: > Hi, > > I tried to install freebsd in a pc with a seagate ST340014A (40Gb > Barracuda7200.7) hdd but the installer doesn't find the drivers. Yes, most HDDs don't need special drivers. FreeBSD can communicate with ATA drives with the standard kernel. > I've > checked http://www.freebsd.org/releases/5.4R/hardware-i386.html#DISK but > it doesn't have any seagate hdd reference. Because it's not necessary. > Is it possible to install freebsd into seagate ST340014A (40Gb > Barracuda7200.7)? Yes, absolutely. Your problem maybe lies within a misconfiguration in your cabling or BIOS, defective hardware, torn cabling and/or failing drive, maybe, or a mistake on your side using the installer. lars.
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