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Whistling Sound, but infrequent
I have Windows XP SP2 all appropriate MS Updates Applied.
I have a WD 40GB drive on the native mobo controller. I have a WD 80 GB on the Promise TX2 controller. I have a new SEAGATE 316081 160GB on the Promise TX2 Controller. NOTE: The native controller has a max speed of 66MB, that's why the Promise Controller is used. The Seagate 160GB replaced a WD 160GB when that drive made clicking sounds and died. I bought the Seagate because of a nice sale. Now, I am getting an occasional whistling sound that reminds me of those fireworks rockets. It sounds like a drive spinning down. When it happens, either system continues working or the system becomes sluggish and eventually stops working. I guess it could be one of the WD drives but I never heard that sound from either of them. Also, this happnes only infrequently. Maybe a couple times a week. Any thoughts? |
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Whistling Sound, but infrequent
On Oct 10, 2:13 pm, "Gary" wrote:
I have Windows XP SP2 all appropriate MS Updates Applied. I have a WD 40GB drive on the native mobo controller. I have a WD 80 GB on the Promise TX2 controller. I have a new SEAGATE 316081 160GB on the Promise TX2 Controller. NOTE: The native controller has a max speed of 66MB, that's why the Promise Controller is used. The Seagate 160GB replaced a WD 160GB when that drive made clicking sounds and died. I bought the Seagate because of a nice sale. Now, I am getting an occasional whistling sound that reminds me of those fireworks rockets. It sounds like a drive spinning down. When it happens, either system continues working or the system becomes sluggish and eventually stops working. I guess it could be one of the WD drives but I never heard that sound from either of them. Also, this happnes only infrequently. Maybe a couple times a week. Any thoughts? Fans can often make sounds like this - if the processor fan stops, the system may possibly shut down to prevent overheating. Try and track down the exact source of the noise. Michael www.cnwrecovery.com |
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Whistling Sound, but infrequent
Gary wrote:
I have Windows XP SP2 all appropriate MS Updates Applied. I have a WD 40GB drive on the native mobo controller. I have a WD 80 GB on the Promise TX2 controller. I have a new SEAGATE 316081 160GB on the Promise TX2 Controller. NOTE: The native controller has a max speed of 66MB, that's why the Promise Controller is used. The Seagate 160GB replaced a WD 160GB when that drive made clicking sounds and died. I bought the Seagate because of a nice sale. Now, I am getting an occasional whistling sound that reminds me of those fireworks rockets. It sounds like a drive spinning down. When it happens, either system continues working or the system becomes sluggish and eventually stops working. I guess it could be one of the WD drives but I never heard that sound from either of them. Also, this happnes only infrequently. Maybe a couple times a week. Any thoughts? You've gotta work out where the sound is coming from. It can be a fan as well as a drive. |
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Whistling Sound, but infrequent
On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:13:28 GMT, "Gary"
wrote: I have Windows XP SP2 all appropriate MS Updates Applied. I have a WD 40GB drive on the native mobo controller. I have a WD 80 GB on the Promise TX2 controller. I have a new SEAGATE 316081 160GB on the Promise TX2 Controller. NOTE: The native controller has a max speed of 66MB, that's why the Promise Controller is used. The Seagate 160GB replaced a WD 160GB when that drive made clicking sounds and died. I bought the Seagate because of a nice sale. Now, I am getting an occasional whistling sound that reminds me of those fireworks rockets. It sounds like a drive spinning down. When it happens, either system continues working or the system becomes sluggish and eventually stops working. I guess it could be one of the WD drives but I never heard that sound from either of them. Also, this happnes only infrequently. Maybe a couple times a week. Any thoughts? If a drive is spinning down, I would check its power connection. Make sure it's mechanically/electrically sound. |
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Whistling Sound, but infrequent
"Andy" wrote in message ... On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:13:28 GMT, "Gary" If a drive is spinning down, I would check its power connection. Make sure it's mechanically/electrically sound. All the fans are ok. I think the Segate may be spinning down. I have been a WD drive user for years so I am not familiar with Seagates. Is there some reason it will spin down as part of its firmware protection due to heat or other conditions? |
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Whistling Sound, but infrequent
Gary wrote:
"Andy" wrote in message ... On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:13:28 GMT, "Gary" If a drive is spinning down, I would check its power connection. Make sure it's mechanically/electrically sound. All the fans are ok. I think the Segate may be spinning down. I have been a WD drive user for years so I am not familiar with Seagates. Is there some reason it will spin down as part of its firmware protection due to heat or other conditions? Nope. |
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