3 . PCI IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_PCIIDE1)

This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices (optical drive and hard disk drive).

P5GD1-VM

PIN 1

PRI_PCIIDE1

NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1.

P5GD1-VM PCI IDE connector

¥The system automatically assigns the boot sequence of ATAPI devices connected to the PCI IDE connector.

¥The ITE¨ 8211F controller supports a maximum of two Ultra ATA devices.

¥If you attach any IDE or ATAPI device to the PRI_PCIIDE1 connector, prepare a driver disk with the ITE¨ 8211F controller before installing the operating system.

¥We recommend that you connect the hard disk to the PRI_PCIIDE1 connector (black) and connect an optical drive to the PRI_IDE (blue) connector for better performance and convenience.

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