Installing an IDE drive in the e521

Question

I just received my computer and to my dismay, found only SATA connections. I want to use my almost new DVD burner that has an IDE interface. Can anyone recommend a PCI to IDE control card?

mombodog · Answer

There are cheaper, this is the best consumer grade card   http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Promise-Technology-Ultra133-TX2-Controller-Card-ULTRA133TX2/sem/rpsm/oid/144918/catOid/-13015/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do         http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16816102027     less $$ Message Edited by mombodog on 12-20-200609:28 PM

cmb55 · Answer

mombodog, Thanks for the feedback

mombodog · Answer

Whatever you buy be sure the card supports ATAPI hardware, some IDE cards only support hard drives and not CD/DVD devices, the one I suggested does both.

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Installing an IDE drive in the e521

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