>> >> I've noticed that even when I'm not using it, my hard disk is re-spun a time
>> or two an hour. THere's a brief slowing, followed by the click & bzzzzt as it >> restarts. >> >> I originally assumed a looze cable, but I'm reasonably convinced that the >> power & ribbon cables are firmly in--however, jostling them causes a similar >> effect. >> >> It generally doesn't cause a problem, though I've seen "IDE not responding, >> attempting to initializze" type messages if there is a read/write attempt when >> this happens. >> >> THe drive is about 6 months old; a maxtor 8.4. Should I be worried? how do I >> figure out whether it's the drive or cables? It sounds to me that you have hard drive power saving enabled in the bios or something, this would explain it slowing down after a period of inactivity, and then speeding up when you system needs to read/write to the drive. Try disabling the power saving for your hard drives and see if that helps. Regards Graham >> rick >> >> -- >> These opinions will not be those of ISU until it pays my retainer. >> >> >> >> -- >> To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
