Not enough IDE connectors on Motherboard

[LoganHDL]

Can we have a hard drive and a DVD on the same IDE cable?

 

[Samstoned]

2 devices per ide thats the limit
make drive slave make dvd the master on the end of cable
so answer is yes

 

[benken2202001]

If you need more IDE slots, you can get PCI -> IDE converters or even USB -> IDE converters.