Intel D850GB Benutzerhandbuch
Intel Desktop Board D850GB/D850GBAL Product Guide
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Connecting the IDE Cable
The Intel boxed board package includes a 40-contact, 80-conductor IDE cable. It is capable of
connecting two drives to the board. The cable supports the Ultra ATA-66/100 transfer protocol
and is backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. Figure 19 shows the
correct installation of the cable.
connecting two drives to the board. The cable supports the Ultra ATA-66/100 transfer protocol
and is backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. Figure 19 shows the
correct installation of the cable.
For correct function of the cable:
• Attach the cable end with the single connector to the board.
• Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives.
• Attach the cable end with the single connector to the board.
• Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives.
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Figure 19. Connecting the IDE Cable