using sata hdd with ide at same time help!

[sinbin]

Hi im runnig a sata hdd with the small connector,but i wont to add a ide drive i have 320gb ,can i run them both ,if so how!my specs are in my details below!
I need to every detail from bios to leads i might need
I dont want to do it until io know everything i have to do!
i just recovered my pc from a bluescreen of death that i manage to fix with a clean install!which took for ever to get it to do!(but thats anther story).
thansk for any help in advance

 

[sinbin]

ideally i like use the sata one im using now as main and the ide one for puttin videos on e.t.c!new to this multi hdd so need help people

 

[gregrocker]

Does your mobo have IDE port(s)? If so just connect the HD using an IDE ribbon cable, make sure SATA HD remains set first to boot in BIOS setup.

SATA controller may need to be adjusted if IDE HD is not seen in BIOS setup or doesn't show up in Win7. Let us know.

 

[theog]

IDE HD drives, are listed first boot in BIOS by default, make sure your Sata HD drive is reset to first boot.
The IDE hd Drive will show in Windows as Disk0.

 

[sinbin]

first boot for sata.how do i do this please!
im worried the ide will be used as main hdd

 

[sinbin]

yes it has ide slot (bright green)next to sata x3 slots

 

[gregrocker]

Remember to not touch any electronics before touching or holding the case to discharge static electricity. Don't work on carpet. One spark can ruin the mobo.

Ease the cable in gently. Do everything in slow motion to assure you don't damage anything.

You may be well experienced with this but then again you may have never done it, so we warn.

 

[sinbin]

Remember to not touch any electronics before touching or holding the case to discharge static electricity. Don't work on carpet. One spark can ruin the mobo.

Ease the cable in gently. Do everything in slow motion to assure you don't damage anything.

You may be well experienced with this but then again you may have never done it, so we warn.

how i set my sata as main.im scared it try read the ide as main!or wipe my sata ;(
also my ide is a new drive do i have to formay it or something?
please help

 

[sinbin]

i should of got a usb external hdd,but there dam expensive lol

 

[sinbin]

is the ide cable the same as the one for a dvd drive?i have the dvd drive one as spare?

 

[sinbin]

Just to add to what has already been stated, your board will support up to two PATA/ATA-100 drives (aka: IDE) in a master/slave configuration. The port is noted on this image of your motherboard. It requires a "ribbon" cable as already stated.

im using my hdd at mo in the orange small connector ,can i use a ide as a disk storage device like,but use my sata one as main

 

[gregrocker]

Make sure the Win7 HD remains set first to boot in BIOS setup.
Then any other HD which is connected can be used for storage.

IDE drives require a large ribbon cable, not the smaller SATA cable:


Do you have IDE Molex four-pin power cable connectors available from the Power Supply Unit now:



It should have these since your mobo has IDE port.

 

[sinbin]

Make sure the Win7 HD remains set first to boot in BIOS setup.
Then any other HD which is connected can be used for storage.

IDE drives require a large ribbon cable, not the smaller SATA cable:
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Do you have IDE Molex four-pin power cable connectors available from the Power Supply Unit now:

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It should have these since your mobo has IDE port.

hi thanks for you help !one more thing i have the molex leads spare yes,do i plug the ide in the ide hdd and then into the dvd drive?is this the same cable i use

 

[theog]

first boot for sata.how do i do this please!
im worried the ide will be used as main hdd

For BIOS setting check the gigabyte manual.

 

[sinbin]

i think i have only one ide port on mobo!
would it be better for me to get the ide to sata converter conector?

 

[theog]

hi thanks for you help !one more thing i have the molex leads spare yes,do i plug the ide in the ide hdd and then into the dvd drive?is this the same cable i use

YES, but make sure the HD Drive is MASTER & DVD Drive is slave.

 

[gregrocker]

To enter BIOS setup to check Boot Order, look for key given on first boot screen. If necessary google your mobo model Manual.

To correctly set the jumper pins to Master or slave on the HD and DVD drive, I google the HD model + set jumper to see an illustration.

 

[sinbin]

i read my manual now!i get all inof i need and start installing 2moro!

 

[sinbin]

youe confusing me !jumper?/ key ?

 

[sinbin]

hi thanks for you help !one more thing i have the molex leads spare yes,do i plug the ide in the ide hdd and then into the dvd drive?is this the same cable i use

YES, but make sure the HD Drive is MASTER & DVD Drive is slave.

do i want the ide drive as master.my sata barracuda is main one i want?