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Question IDE connection question.

Hey there.

I'm building a new computer with some older components. I have 2 hard drives and 2 CD drives. Since I'm putting both of each type of drive on a single IDE cord, should I put the jumper on "cable select" or select the appropriate "Master" and "Slave"?

I hope that made sense =\

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Default Re: IDE connection question.

it doesnt matter. as long as 1 drive on each ribbon cable is set to master and one is set to slave, it wont matter. though i reccomend setting the hard drive with the OS on it as master.


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Awesome, thanks!



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