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Sorry if I'm covering ground that's already been discussed, but I'm struggling to find an answer to my specific problem.
I've recently (finally) managed to coerce my computer into upgrading to Windows 10 and took the opportunity to convert/run my SSD in AHCI mode.
However, my two additional hard-disks were set up in IDE mode during my previous 7 installation (both are SATA II) and if I leave them connected during boot, I get a WinLoad.exe error. Neither have an OS installed on them, nor remnants of one, and are just used for file storage.
Is there a method for me to 'convert' these hard-disks to AHCI mode? All of the reading I have found so far has concerned the primary hard-disk/SSD as opposed to additional drives. Just looking for clarity really!
Thank you all in advance,
Jack
My issue is ever more confusing as simply putting the computer on sleep seems to get around this issue. I would appreciate any more input from you all re 'converting'
I have never heard of mixing IDE and AHCI.....most firmwares wouldn't let you do that since you either select IDE, AHCI, or RAID in a single option within the interface. – Ramhound – 2016-06-09T17:00:00.210
The installation was done with the BIOS set in AHCI mode and both of the additional hard-drives (which were used on my previous install in IDE mode) were unplugged during this process.
Windows has no problems 'seeing' the IDE formatted drives if I attach them after boot though. Very strange.
Perhaps my solution will just be to carry on as I have been! I hope not as popping open my case is a faff. – Jack_Luke – 2016-06-09T18:08:14.393
Please check your BIOS boot order with all drives connected. – Daniel B – 2016-06-19T18:02:00.287