2.Primary/Secondary IDE connectors
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. 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 device(s).
| Drive jumper setting | Mode of | Cable connector |
|
| device(s) |
|
Single device | - | Black | |
Two devices | Master | Black | |
|
| Slave | Gray |
| Master | Master | Black or gray |
| Slave | Slave |
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• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
•Use the
If any device jumper is set as
PRI_IDE
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
SEC_IDE
ASUS |