Re: Satellite Pro U400-160 - Freezes when copying videos or larger files

Hello:
I have a Satellite Pro U400-160 and a VERBATIM external drive USB eSATA combo.
If I active the AHCI mode recognizes the disc but when copying video files or large size file, the system is frozen. However if I remove the AHCI mode works correctly. I have version 9.8.9.1023 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager and my laptop BIOS v4.0 and SO Windows Vista Business.
Thanks in advance.

Hi:
I've proved the last drivers from the Intel website and the hard disk freeze.
Only works fine when in the BIOS I actived the SATA parameter with IDE mode X-(
Thanks anyway
_System Information_
Chipset
Detected Chipset:
http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-029319.htm
Chipset Components
Memory Controller:
Mobile Intel 82GM45 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
I/O Controller:
Intel(R) 82801IMB Intel(R) I/O Controller Hub (ICH9M-B) SATA Controller found in IDE mode
Integrated Graphics:
This chipset supports integrated graphics.

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