Ide Connectors - Asus M2N-X PLUS User Manual

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 signal cable.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 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).
Single device
Two devices
•
•
If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device
jumpers have the same setting.
M2N-X PLUS IDE Connector
1-24
Drive jumper
setting
Cable-Select or Master
Cable-Select
Master
Slave
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 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 IDE
devices.
R
M2N-X PLUS
Mode
of device(s)
-
Master
Slave
Master
Slave
PRI_IDE
PIN1
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the ID
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
Cable
connector
Black
Black
Gray
Black or gray
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