(8) IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s).
If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode.
Primary IDE Connector（Black）
Pin 1
IDE1
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Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
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For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk..Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
(9) Serial-ATA2 Port connectors: DSATA1 / DSATA2 / DSATA3
These connectors support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable
to connect the motherboard and serial ATA2 hard disk drives.
Serial-ATA2 Compatible Connectors
DSATA3
DSATA2 DSATA1
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