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Only two drives can be supported on an IDE cable. One Master and one Slave.
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How many hard drives can connect to a single ide cable?
Only two drives can be supported on an IDE cable. One Master and one Slave.
When two drives are connected to the same data cable connected to an IDE channel how does BIOS know which drive controls the controls the channel?
Cable Select or by the jumpers put on the hard drive
Formatting a hard drive using anohter hard drive?
You could format two hard drives at same time but both need to be connected by the sata connector cable.
What type of IDE cable do most hard drives use today?
SATA IDE cable do most hard drives use toda.
If a hard drive and DVD drive are connected to the ide port with the same cable should the hard drive be on the end connector?
The hard drive should be on the bottom connector and all you other drives on the top connectors. Thats how mines connected!!!!!!!! :-)
The majority of hard drives interface with the motherboard?
Modern hard drives connect to the hard drive using a SATA cable. Older ones use a larger, slower IDE cable.
What is a USB-Y cable?
a usb cable is a cable that allows the computer to communicate with the object u are connecting it to. For example there is a computer powered fan which is connected to a computer using an usb cable
How do you connect a hard drive to a motherboard?
Older hard drives typically used a flat ribbon cable, known as an "IDE" or "ATA" cable. Modern SATA drives use a thick but narrow cable, usually red in color.
What data cable attatches to the optical drive?
A Molex Connector connects to optical drives and hard drives.
What is the name of the tape on the PlayStation 3 circuit board and where can I find a replacement for it's connected to a set of pads two sets and is kind of gray?
That would be called Ribbon Cable. It's generally used in connecting hardware, such as: CD Drives, Floppy Disc Drives, and Hard Drives. The best thing to do is search for 'PS3 Ribbon Cable' and then make sure the Ribbon Cable has the correct amount of slots at each connection of the Ribbon Cable.
What does a SATA cable do?
SATA, or serial advanced technology attachment, connects the motherboard to hard drives and optical drives. This cable is inserted into the SATA slot on the motherboard.
Can Hard drives only have a single platter?
Yes.
