Ide Connector (40-1 Pin Pri_Ide) - Asus M4A78-HTPC User Manual

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IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three
connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray.
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the
following modes to configure your devices:
Single device
Two devices
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.
If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the
same setting.
1-24
Drive jumper setting
Cable-Select or Master
Cable-Select
cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
Mode of device(s)
Master
Slave
Cable connector
- Black
Master Black
Slave Gray
Master
Black or gray
Slave
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