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newbie2005 · 06-22-2005, 11:48 AM

Hi folks,

I'm a bit angry at Dell. The new Dimension 8400 computer I bought recently only has 1 primary IDE channel. A data cable is connected to 2 optical drives (DVD-ROM and DVD+/-RW). That leaves no connector (or channel) for my internal Iomega zip drive (250 MB).

Does this mean I need to purchase some sort of PCI card that contains the IDE connectors? I did a little search on the net, came up with this link to the product:

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...asterid=419815

Could this be the solution to the problem?

06-22-2005, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
newbie2005 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 53	Ran out of IDE channel. Please help Hi folks, I'm a bit angry at Dell. The new Dimension 8400 computer I bought recently only has 1 primary IDE channel. A data cable is connected to 2 optical drives (DVD-ROM and DVD+/-RW). That leaves no connector (or channel) for my internal Iomega zip drive (250 MB). Does this mean I need to purchase some sort of PCI card that contains the IDE connectors? I did a little search on the net, came up with this link to the product: http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...asterid=419815 Could this be the solution to the problem?