Many users encounter booting issues when installing a new Stata Drive or attempting to run Porsche Piwis 3 Software. Common problems include:
The system does not recognize the drive as bootable.
Unable to locate the PIWIS 3 executable file when accessing the drive via USB.
BIOS/UEFI settings preventing proper booting.
Many users encounter booting issues when installing a new Stata Drive or attempting to run Porsche Piwis 3 Software.
Common problems include: The system does not recognize the drive as bootable. Unable to locate the PIWIS 3 executable file when accessing the drive via USB. BIOS/UEFI settings preventing proper booting.
This guide provides step-by-step solutions to resolve these issues.
Correct Installation Steps (MUST Follow) Step 1: Physical HDD Installation Power off the computer and unplug it. Step 2 : Remove the original HDD and install the Stata Drive directly to the motherboard’s SATA port: Must use SATA data + power cables (no USB adapters) Do NOT use USB enclosures or SATA-to-USB converters Step 3. Secure all connections and reassemble the PC.
Fixing Booting Issues with Stata Drive : Check BIOS/UEFI Settings
Your system may not detect the Stata Drive due to incorrect BIOS settings. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Disable Secure Boot
Restart your computer and enter BIOS (usually by pressing F1, F2, F10, F12, or Delete during startup). Navigate to Security or Boot settings. Locate Secure Boot and set it to Disabled.
Step 2: Change Hard Drive Mode to AHCI
In BIOS, go to Configuration/Config → Storage. Find Controller Mode (or SATA Mode) and change it to AHCI. Save changes (F10) and restart.
Step 3: Enable CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Go to Startup or Boot settings in BIOS. Set UEFI/Legacy Boot to Both (or Legacy Only if needed). Enable CSM Support (set to Yes). Save and exit (F10) .
Step 4: Verify Boot Order
In BIOS, go to Boot Options. Ensure the Stata Drive is listed in the boot sequence. Move it to the top if necessary.
This piwis 3 is not original hardware, it is Piwis 3 clone version , the hardware is only compatible with our SSD software. 1. We will remotely activate the software for free via sunlogin, and if you copy our hard drive, you will be charged for activation. 2. Piwis3 Software SSD can only be used as an internal disk, never as an external hard disk, otherwise it will not work and damage the SSD. Once the SSD is used as an external hard disk, we will not provide after-sales service. 3. Laptop specification requirements: It must be a high-resolution PC, otherwise the software cannot be fully displayed. (1920*1080 resolution, 8G memory, I5 CPU or above) Lenovo, DELL Panasonic laptops, etc. 4. Support WIFI
Porsche PIWIS tester 3 with Piwis 3 software details information :
1. Dual system: V43.3 + V38.250.00 V38.250.00 (with engineering software to support offline programming) V43.3 (with engineering software to support online programming, but you need to have an online account and certificate) 2. Function: for Porsche diagnosis and programming 3. Update: via SSD 4. Connection: via USB or Wifi 5. Multi-language: German, English, American English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch 6. Support CAN protocol models after 2010, not all models or all functions can be supported.
