General Question

chuckn0rris · 12-29-2006, 09:21 PM

I just bought my brother a really cheaper computer.

I told them to build it for my bro because I was too afraid to build it myself.

When we pick up the system, I have to install the Floppy, IDE DVD-Writer and the Graphic Card myself (PCI-E 6600GT)

I noe how to install the graphic card. However, I have a problem about installing the IDE DVD-Writer and Floppy.

BTW, the mobo i ordered is Gigabyte DS3

Questions:

1. What kind of cables would I need?
2. If i used the wrong cable would it burn my motherboard and the parts?
3. Does DS3 even have an IDE port, If it does, how many drives can it take?

Thanks a bunch

Chuck

kof2000 · 12-29-2006, 09:26 PM

floppy and hdd doesnt use the same kind of cable. up to 2

[-0MEGA-] · 12-29-2006, 09:27 PM

1. You use an 80-pin IDE cable. It should come with any motherboard.

2. The only other cable that will fit is a 40-pin IDE cable, and if you use that then you simply wont be able to use the hard drive, but nothing will be damaged.

3. The DS3 has one IDE port, which is capable of supporting two IDE devices. If you need more, you can buy an IDE expansion card.

chuckn0rris · 12-29-2006, 09:39 PM

Wow, PROS

Thank You Guys

One last question though, does the Floppy count as IDE?
DVD Writer + Floppy = 2?

[-0MEGA-] · 12-29-2006, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckn0rris

One last question though, does the Floppy count as IDE?
DVD Writer + Floppy = 2?

Nope, the floppy drive uses it's own port and cable, it's impossible to connect them both via IDE.

chuckn0rris · 12-29-2006, 10:18 PM

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....
Does ds3 have a floppy port?

So if i use the IDE DVD-Writer, I can't USE THE FLOPPY?

lol

THANKS!

m0nk3ys1ms · 12-29-2006, 11:10 PM

No, there is a spot for your IDE devices (CD Drive) and a spot for your floppy. He was saying that you cannot plug your floppy into the spot for the IDE devices.

chuckn0rris · 12-29-2006, 11:11 PM

K Thanks

12-29-2006, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
chuckn0rris Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 38	General Question I just bought my brother a really cheaper computer. I told them to build it for my bro because I was too afraid to build it myself. When we pick up the system, I have to install the Floppy, IDE DVD-Writer and the Graphic Card myself (PCI-E 6600GT) I noe how to install the graphic card. However, I have a problem about installing the IDE DVD-Writer and Floppy. BTW, the mobo i ordered is Gigabyte DS3 Questions: 1. What kind of cables would I need? 2. If i used the wrong cable would it burn my motherboard and the parts? 3. Does DS3 even have an IDE port, If it does, how many drives can it take? Thanks a bunch Chuck

12-29-2006, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
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[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,988	1. You use an 80-pin IDE cable. It should come with any motherboard. 2. The only other cable that will fit is a 40-pin IDE cable, and if you use that then you simply wont be able to use the hard drive, but nothing will be damaged. 3. The DS3 has one IDE port, which is capable of supporting two IDE devices. If you need more, you can buy an IDE expansion card. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

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12-29-2006, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
chuckn0rris Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 38	Wow, PROS Thank You Guys One last question though, does the Floppy count as IDE? DVD Writer + Floppy = 2?

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chuckn0rris Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 38	WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.... Does ds3 have a floppy port? So if i use the IDE DVD-Writer, I can't USE THE FLOPPY? lol THANKS!

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