Intel Desktop Board DQ35MP Product Guide
Connecting the IDE Cable
The IDE cable can be used to connect two IDE drives to the Desktop Board. The cable supports the
NOTES
Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as an ATAPI master device. For example, do not connect an ATA hard drive as a slave to an ATAPI
For correct function of the cable:
•Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31.
•Attach the cable end with the single connector (blue) to the Intel Desktop Board (Figure 21, A).
•Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors (gray and black) to the drives (Figure 21, B).
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