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What are the four possible configurations for a PATA drive installed in a system?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/3/2023

Primary Master

Primary Slave

Secondary Master

Secondary Slave

Primary or Secondary will depend on which cable are you using to connect the drive.

Master or Slave will depend on the drive's jumper configuration.

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