What is this SSA Controller and how did it get on XP? I have an Asus Motherboard and was told it shouldn't be on XP at all. My question is how did it get there in the first place and how do I fix this horrible problem. I have never seen this device before when I have gone to Device Manager. I have formatted XP twice already, because that was the only way to get into Windows XP, not that it helps. As soon as I restart it goes back to black screen gives me a choice on starting the computer, tried all the ways it gave me. If I reset it then it goes to the blue screen telling me it stopped my computer so it wouldn't get damaged,says to check my HD or HD controller or something like that or check for a virus, that would be nice if I could get into Windows again, and a stop error with all kinds of numbers. If I try to reset it it just repeats the blue screen errors. Also my modem would not get a dial tone so it wouldn't start, part of this controller problem? The same thing comes up in Device Manager: SSA controller This device isn't using any resources because it has a problem. Hope there is someone who really knows computers inside out because I even called a computer store and they had no idea how to fix it. That's pretty sad ..Any advice would be greatly appreciated.......Thanks! My System is: Pent111 750MHz 640 Ram 40 gig HD 7200Rpm Asus MOB NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS Brand new US Robotics 56k Fax PCI

Below you can read about SSA. How you got that, I have no clue, but you can SEARCH www.google.com for "SSA CONTROLLER FAILURE" which might give some clues. If you can't get into Windows have you tried SAFE MODE and then DISABLING the device? SSA Today's huge databases and data intensive applications demand incredible amounts of storage, and transferring massive blocks of information requires technology that is robust, reliable and scaleable. Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) is an IBM-developed interface for connecting storage devices, storage subsystems, servers and workstations in mission-critical PC server applications. However, by the start of 1999 it had failed to win major support, and appeared likely to lose out to the rival Fibre Channel standard. SSA provides data protection for critical applications by helping to ensure that a single cable failure will not prevent access to data. All the components in a typical SSA subsystem are connected by bi-directional cabling. Data sent from the adapter can travel in either direction around the loop to its destination. SSA detects interruptions in the loop and automatically reconfigures the system to help maintain connection while a link is restored. Up to 192 hot-swappable hard disk drives can be supported per system. Drives are available in 2.25 and 4.51GB capacities, and particular drives can be designated for use by an array in the event of hardware failure. Up to 32 separate RAID arrays can be supported per adapter, and arrays can be mirrored across servers to provide cost-effective protection for critical applications. Furthermore, arrays can be sited up to 25 metres apart - connected by thin, low-cost copper cables - allowing subsystems to be located in secure, convenient locations, far from the server itself. With its inherent resiliency and ease of use, SSA is being increasingly deployed in server/RAID environments, where it is capable of providing for up to 80 MBps of data throughput, with sustained data rates as high as 60 MBps in non-RAID mode and 35 MBps in RAID mode.

Hi EC, the only way I can get into XP is to format and then I did that twice. I disable the SSA Controller but that didn't solve the problem. I do not understand any of this SSA Controller stuff they are talking about. I guess what I need to know is this: What do I do, is my MOB part of this, is it fixable or do I need to buy something new, I really don't know where to start with this kind of problem. If it were somthing simple like a modem or a sound card, etc., I could go buy another, with this...what do I buy? New computer? A part to fix this or is there such a thing? I am at a total loss here? KTTD where are you????Please advise........Thank you!