SATA hd installation

michael123 · 12-03-2008, 02:51 AM

How do I add a SATA hd as a second hd when the primary drive is EIDE?

KevinW · 12-03-2008, 08:51 PM

Your computer needs to have a SATA controller. Most newer computers have one built into the motherboard. If not you can buy an expansion card. They are relatively inexpensive. You will also need a SATA power connector. Again most newer power supplies have a few of those; if not you will either need to buy an adapter or swap power supplies. At the risk of stating the obvious you will need a SATA data cable that is long enough to stretch comfortably from the controller to the drive.

michael123 · 12-04-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinW

Your computer needs to have a SATA controller. Most newer computers have one built into the motherboard. If not you can buy an expansion card. They are relatively inexpensive. You will also need a SATA power connector. Again most newer power supplies have a few of those; if not you will either need to buy an adapter or swap power supplies. At the risk of stating the obvious you will need a SATA data cable that is long enough to stretch comfortably from the controller to the drive.

Hi kevinw,

Thanks for this help.. plz keep in tech

Thanks,

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KevinW Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (26)	Your computer needs to have a SATA controller. Most newer computers have one built into the motherboard. If not you can buy an expansion card. They are relatively inexpensive. You will also need a SATA power connector. Again most newer power supplies have a few of those; if not you will either need to buy an adapter or swap power supplies. At the risk of stating the obvious you will need a SATA data cable that is long enough to stretch comfortably from the controller to the drive.