ASUS M2N8-VMX 1-25
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal
cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66
signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the
motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes
to congure your device(s).
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole
on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion
when you connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE
devices.
If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.
Black or gray
Drive jumper Mode Cable
setting of device(s) connector
Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Two devices Cable-Select Master Black
Slave Gray
Master Master
Slave Slave
M2N8-VMX IDE Connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the ID
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PRI_IDE
PIN1