14
Primary IDE Connector
Pin 1
IDE1
(13) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2
This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the
same procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure two
hard disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and
another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.
Secondary IDE Connector
Pin 1
IDE2
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Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
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For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
(14) Third IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE3
This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s).
Because this connector
only support Master Mode
, you must configure the drive to
Master mode by setting its jumpers accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of
your hard disk for the jumper settings.
Third IDE Connector
Pin 1
IDE3