gregf:
The following is your latest post...
Well this just isn't working. The cable they gave me was for a IDE to
an SATA power connector, I need just the opposite. The don't have such
a thing, so I guess I need to get a "Y" splitter as he called it, but
those are still only about 4 inches long, I need it to be at least 10
inches. The IDE power cables, which there are 3 connectors for, have
the 3 connectors all close together so there is not enough slack to go
from the 2 CD drives to the bottom of the case where the HD will be. Is
there such thing as a 10 inch extension for this?
gregf:
When you post a comment and/or query to this or any other newsgroup, please
include sufficient background information relative to your problem so that
anyone coming upon your current post for the first time has an understanding
of what your specific problem is. While there is rarely ever a need to
include *every* response you have received or a need to include *every* one
of your postings, at least include all pertinent previous posts that bear
upon your problem, or at least include relevant extracts from those posts,
including your own. Don't force readers to follow the thread by requiring
them to dig up the previous posts that bear upon this issue in order for
them to gain an understanding of your precise problem and the ensuing
responses that you've received. Your communication(s) is *not solely* with
the person(s) who have previously responded to your query but rather to a
wider audience, in effect, *everyone* who is accessing this newsgroup. It's
to your advantage to do this.
With that in mind, here's the background to your problem...
Sorry to post this here, I can't seem to find another current/valid
comp.hardware group.
I just bought a new Gateway PC all put together, and along with it a
second WD hard drive. I did not scecify what kind, I assumed I didn't
have to, but now when I go to install the second drive, it looks like
main drive is SATA and the second one is and IDE. I've never
encountered this before, I've only installed IDE drives. I don't know
if I can do this or how. Can anyone point me in the right direction or
even the right news group?
There is what looks like an IDE connector on the MB, it's not near the
SATA connectors, and it's not labeled. I had to go get a power adapter-
SATA to IDE. I guess I'll go ahead and try it.
benkmann said:
Google "Install SATA hard drive".
The SATA hard drive is very similar to an IDE drive, it has a data and
power cable. It should come with its own. The main difference is
there is no master/slave business; each drive has its own connection on
the motherboard. The only thing is if your motherboard has the proper
connector on it. If it doesn't, you're kind of SOL. The connector
should be around the IDE connectors. Again, Google for exact images.
Dixonian69 said:
This doesn't make much sense!!
the second one is an IDE. I've never encountered this before, I've only
installed IDE drives.
why didn't Gateway install it?
Because I knew, or rather -thought- that I could install it myself,
since I've installed HDs before, but I guess I've only heard of SATA
and really had little idea of what that was.
Now, as to your problem...
I'm not sure I completely understand your problem. I assume your problem is
that you're currently having difficulty making a power connection to your
SATA HD. Is that right?
If it is, your WD SATA drive includes both the 15-pin SATA power connector
and the legacy 4-pin Molex power connector, does it not? So is the problem
that the 15-pin SATA power plug cable on your power supply (assuming your PS
is equipped with the SATA power plug) not long enough to reach your SATA
drive? Can't you use the Molex power plug on your PS to connect to your SATA
drive?
You use the term "IDE power cable". Are you referring to the Molex (4-pin)
power plug? There's no problem with the signal/data cable connection to your
SATA drive is there?
And you're aware there are available 18" long Molex to SATA (15-pin)
extension power cables, are you not?
But if I misunderstand your problem and you want to continue this, please
clarify.
Anna
