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SATA & IDE HD's

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by Tomi-Wan, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. Tomi-Wan Newcomer, in training Posts: 29

    Is it possible to have 2 ide hd's and a sata hd on the same system?
    Can I then boot from the sata?
    Tomi-Wan, Jun 5, 2007
    #1

  2. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,891   +117

    Yep. You'll need to set it up in your BIOS so it looks to boot of SATA rather than IDE.
    SNGX1275, Jun 5, 2007
    #2

  3. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    yes. However, personally I do not recommend it. Some motherboards, particularly older ones have difficulties. I think by now, most of these problems are ironed out.

    Generally though, you'll want to stick with all one type, it makes things easier and smooth.
    Tedster, Jun 5, 2007
    #3

  4. zipperman Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,423   +7

    Yes,but

    I installed my new Sata and OS.I then connected my IDE's to transfer to
    the Sata partitions.This was no problem and the Sata remained C:
    I could have kept 1 Sata and 2 IDE's but my purpose was to use 1 partitioned
    160 Sata and remove the others for backup drives.
    So my Sata 1 is C D and E,XP,Music and Movies.
    :D
    Tedster has a point i followed.1 Sata,3 partitions
    zipperman, Jun 5, 2007
    #4

  5. Tomi-Wan Newcomer, in training Posts: 29

    Ty

    Thanks guys. So glad you are here to help!
    Tomi-Wan, Jun 6, 2007
    #5
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