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2.7.5 IDE Hard Disk Interface
1. If you are connecting two hard
drives, install the 40-pin connector
of the IDE cable into the primary
shrouded IDE header (connector
J10). If you are adding a third or
fourth IDE device, install the 40-
pin connector of the other IDE
cable into the secondary
shrouded IDE header (connector
J9).
2. Install the other 40-pin header
connector(s) into the device with
the colored edge of the ribbon
cable aligned with pin 1 of the drive edge connector(s).
Note:
Refer to your disk drive users manual for information about
selecting proper drive switch settings.
Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive
When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the
other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive
manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.
We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA-3 and
Ultra DMA hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few
cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function
properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not
the system board.
Important:
If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM
drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive
to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized
and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.