On 2009/05/07 16:07 (GMT+0100) Dave Howorth composed:
Randall R Schulz wrote:
On Thursday May 7 2009, Dave Howorth wrote:
I didn't know we were diagnosing hardward problems that could be anywhere between the CPU and the drive. Per O. repeatedly said that this drive and all the connecting hardware worked with Windows. That suggests that hardware is not the source of the problem.
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse/2009-05/msg00377.html suggests that it is a hardware problem. http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse/2009-05/msg00461.html and http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse/2009-05/msg00245.html and http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse/2009-05/msg00268.html don't provide clear explanation of doz behavior, but http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse/2009-05/msg00416.html does, at least for that point in time whenever it was.
That way you may determine if the problem is with the disk or with the cabinet/USB system.
(1) I don't think he said that it worked with Windows. He said it could be detected but then Linux has also been able to detect it.
(2) I didn't say it was a hardware problem did I? :) I do think it is a possibility though, as is firmware, as is software. Separating the components will help to isolate the source of the trouble.
I think any time spent doing trying further partitioning attemps prior to trying the HD separately is a waste. One thing to try: Is there a SATA I compatibility jumper available on the WD? If so, try changing it from whatever it is now to the other setting. Is there any documentation for the USB enclosure that mentions its capabilities? Is it SATA II? Maybe the enclosure only supports SATA I mode while your WD is SATA II? Another point: Are you always using the same motherboard USB port? I'd figure out which if any are EHCI (2.0) and which are other (1.x), and be sure to only connect it to EHCI (2.0), preferably the same one if you have a way to determine if it works correctly at all times with other 2.0 devices. -- "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control." Proverbs 29:11 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org