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Not enough IDE connectors on Motherboard

LoganHDL
By LoganHDL
May 6, 2006
  1. Can we have a hard drive and a DVD on the same IDE cable?
     
    May 6, 2006
    #1
  2. Samstoned

    Samstoned TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,009

    2 devices per ide thats the limit
    make drive slave make dvd the master on the end of cable
    so answer is yes
     
    May 6, 2006
    #2
  3. benken2202001

    benken2202001 TS Booster Posts: 114   +17

    If you need more IDE slots, you can get PCI -> IDE converters or even USB -> IDE converters.
     
    May 6, 2006
    #3
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