Does it matter where i connect my Hard drive?

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Master drive where you want the OS would be best in #1. Then if you add second third go to 2 then 3 etc.

Easier for you to remember later and I think less problematic with the PC also.

Mike
 

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Connect it to the first port if it is the drive with the OS.
 

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No, I don't think it matters, as the SATA controller treats all drives equally. There are no Master/Slave conventions in SATA.

Drive in port 1 may initialize 3 milliseconds faster than drive in port 4, but only if all 4 ports are populated.

But I always plug my boot drive in Port 1!
 

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Since i keep replacing hd to format them and using them as back up or for some other resaon and when im done i jst plg em anywhere. but i guess ill make sure to leave the master with the OS in on the 1st port!!!
 

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HP Pavilion a1719n - Product number:RQ403AA Serial number:CNH7021zq1
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Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
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Intel Pentium 4 631 processor with HT Technology
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Asus P5LP-LE (Leonite) HP motherboard name: Leonite-GL8E
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3 Gb total (2x1GB and 2x512MB)
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Envision lcd monitor
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Hp OEM keyboard Model #: 5137
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