Grub Error when adding IDE drive

[maxf15]

I've just built a new gonk on an Intel D945GCCR mobo. Using two SATA drives my dual boot system works great (except for some mounting issues with Feisty, but I'll save that for a different post).

I tried to add an IDE and GRUB freezes after posting a GRUB Error 22. I thought it may be a master/slave/CS jumper prob so I tried all three. Different error number (22,17,25). But all stopped booting. I remove the IDE and whamo, boot sails thru. I tried a different cable to rule that out, even though the cable works fine with a DVD drive attached to it.

Is it possible to use GRUB with both SATA drives and IDE drives on the same mobo?

Cheers,
Max

[Qqmike]

Re: Grub Error when adding IDE drive

You’re not imagining things – there do seem to be GRUB issues when mixing IDE and SATA drives.
Dibl here has some good experience with this problem.

Here’s some similar:

http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3083082.0
Dual Boot with SATA and IDE HD

http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3080620.0
Special Case GRUB Configuration

Dual boot, SATA and an IDE:
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthre...dual+boot+sata
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=192954
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthre...=275728&page=3
If your computer supports selecting which drive to boot in bios:
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=275728


Here’s basic GRUB methods, including some workarounds for * basic * setups that do NOT involve a mixture of drives. However, on occasion, these methods have worked with a mixture of IDE/SATA drives. I haven’t seen any clear patterns; or, I haven’t seen any patterns clearly enough to write down any recipes yet.

How To GRUB Methods - Toolkit
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3081671.0


You may get things working just fine for your setup. Perhaps you might start with that How-To and experiment a bit; then post back with questions (under Installation and Boot). Or, maybe others can chime in here with more definitive statements for you.


Wish I could be more helpful, and maybe we can after you try some stuff (from the How-To).

[Qqmike]

Re: Grub Error when adding IDE drive

Similar, recent case:

http://forums.hardwareguys.com/ikonb...21;t=5883;st=0


There’s some tidbits there that might sound a note or two with your case here.