HDD and DVD on same IDE PATA cable?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by guest1234, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. guest1234

    guest1234 Private E-2

    Would I have any problems putting the HDD on the master connector and the DVD drive on the slave connector?

    I only have one cable and don't feel like buying another one.
     
    guest1234, Jan 5, 2008
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  2. gimpster123

    gimpster123 Bring out the Gimp.

    It'll work. You have to read the drive documentation or look for a diagram on the drive itself to no where to set the jumper.
     
    gimpster123, Jan 5, 2008
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  3. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Also your HDD will work at the DVD speed meaning slower. Why waste your time for this but it's yours to waste.
     
    augiedoggie, Jan 5, 2008
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