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Usb 3.0 not working on hard disk

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/usb-3-0-not-working-on-hard-disk.164215/

Scarface
Scarface Original post #1
Oct 3, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Hi guys i have a strange problem, i just purchased a new Adata 1tb usb 3.0 hard disk and i plugged it in my alienware , the hard disk installed properly and i ejected it normally when i tried to run it the second time the windows7 keep showing the message that it needs to be formatted but the disk wont format.
I tried the hard disk on my usb 2.0 and it is running flawlessly, i installed the 3.0 drivers again ,checked the bios but the disk won't run on usb 3.0, what could be the problem guys kindly help in this regard

Kindly help guys
topgear
topgear #2
Oct 4, 2012 at 4:36 AM
did you try all ( two AFAIK ) the usb 3.0 ports ?