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(3) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
Pin 1
IDE1
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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 maybe low.
(4) Serial-ATA Port connector: SATA1/SATA2
Serial-ATA Connectors
SATA2
SATA1