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2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal
cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 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).
M2A-VM
IDE Connector
Single device
Two devices
•
•
If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.
4-6
R
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 100/66/33 IDE
devices.
Mode
Cable
of device(s)
connector
-
Black
Master
Black
Slave
Gray
Master
Black or gray
Slave
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
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