1. The files that I have downloaded were to update the BIOS with SATA controls, or at least that is what I thought I was doing.
2. The "adapter cables" are being used because I have SATA inputs, but did not have the cables to connect to my motherboard and I needed an adapter to be able to get power to the drive...
3. My BIOS does not have any SATA settings currently, that is what I thought I was taking steps to fix.
1. SATA drivers have nothing to do with BIOS updates, they are Windows drivers.
2. Adapter cable was for power only? SATA data cable is the thin one.
3. SATA shows on the BIOS Main Page as:
Third Channel Device 0 [None]
Fourth Channel Device 0 [None]
Now go to the Advanced page and then the Boot page.
BTW, there is no Asus A7V8X-
LA. I only see A7V8X, A7V8X-MX, A7V8X-MX SE, A7V8X-X
Is this a branded computer, i.e. HP, Dell or?