HD Access Times Out

[Glenn]

My computer, running XP Home, has two HDs installed. When the second has
been idle and there is a call for data from it, the computer freezes and has
to be rebooted. The Event Viewer shows a string of errors, over a period of
about 30 seconds. All are the same and read "The device,
\Device\Harddrive2\D is not ready
for access yet." After about 30 seconds of trying to access the drive, the
computer freezes.

I've replaced the cable with a new one and checked connections, but I am
beginning to suspect it is a problem with either the power supply or the
motherboard, Asus A7V8X. Has anyone had a similar experience, or
suggestions on where to look for the problem?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Plato]

I've replaced the cable with a new one and checked connections, but I am
beginning to suspect it is a problem with either the power supply or the

Loose power cable to the drive?

 

[Glenn]

Loose power cable to the drive?

I checked that too, it appears to be OK. I also ran Western Digital's
Extended Test of the drive and it was ok.

 

[thezug]

My computer, running XP Home, has two HDs installed. When the
second has
been idle and there is a call for data from it, the computer
freezes and has
to be rebooted. The Event Viewer shows a string of errors,
over a period of
about 30 seconds. All are the same and read "The device,
DeviceHarddrive2D is not ready
for access yet." After about 30 seconds of trying to access
the drive, the
computer freezes.

I've replaced the cable with a new one and checked
connections, but I am
beginning to suspect it is a problem with either the power
supply or the
motherboard, Asus A7V8X. Has anyone had a similar experience,
or
suggestions on where to look for the problem?

Thanks for your help.

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