Paul Cupis wrote:
> Jonathan L. Poland wrote:
>> I am trying to install Debian Etch on a new system that uses the ATI
>> SB600 chipset. The installer refuses to find my SATA disk.
>>
>> Here are details:
>>
>> Debian Image: debian-40r0-amd64-netinst
>> CPU: AMD64 X2 5200+
>> Memory: 4 GB PC2 5300
>> Disk: 2 WD CAVIAR 200 GB SATA
>>
>> Can anyone offer any suggestions?
>
> Does the BIOS have an option for configuring the SATA in "legacy" or
> "emulation" mode?

BIOS options include
- Native IDE
- RAID
- Legacy IDE
- SATA->AHCI

I've tried all 4 modes & behavior is the the same.

BTW - I'm in process of installing ia32 at the moment and it does not
look as if it has the same problems. I suspect that this is some kind
of 64 bit problem with the SB600 chip set.