The cheapest way to connect the IDE device to the motherboard. Using the old OS.

Hello! Caught me old laptopI decided to give him new life. What did it happen to which the "nuances" arose.
I gave me "On the spare parts" Comrades in the old laptop Acer. TravelMate 290. "Don't work anyway." The breakdown "was that someone had already reached me to the" spare parts "- there was no rigid disk and the RAM. Threw others, lent at time - it works. Somehow a pity began to let the old man on scrap.
I understood that the idea with the restoration of the old laptop on Pentium M is a matter that does not make sense. But, somehow, the hand did not rise, and the laptop is outwardly in a state, as if it was just stood and the dust was blown away. It was very surprised by the ideal state.
So, I decided to do! I didn't have a disc from the IDE, I looked at the prices of the local "Baryg" in detail. Yeah ... - 20 euros for used 60GB, this is the cheapest thing that I found, for a used 10-year-old disk (minimum) ago. I decided to see the adapters, the Chinese comrades have everything for everything, it has long been known. Found. Paid. Come, by the way, quickly - days for 10. Throw straight into the box. Yellow envelope. Inside -

I planned to "fasten" to laptop with SSD Kingdian 60GB. Inserted on the removed fee. In BIOS, nothing appeared ... But, I still waited for a little topic.
So, the nuance number 1 - on the adapter board there is jumper


It is originally worth it. Remove, turn on - yes, everything is OK, even the name and volume is correctly displayed.
Started collecting - nuance №2


It was also expected, so SSD was selected. It can be disassembled, and




Everything looked, and still the place remains :-)
Initially installed canonical windows system XP. With its installation problems did not occur. It was stitched by the BIOS last existing version. And then it became possible installation Windows 7. Before the firmware it was not possible - on the end stage there was a black screen, but this is the problem of the computer ... on XP disk issued such speeds


It is clear that everything is done here in the IDE, and there is no SSD here, but I waited for the worst result.
In general, I am satisfied. Well, for the future, if anyone comes to me with a request to replace the IDE of the disk on a laptop, (and there is a lot of such good on your hands), I will know what to do.
Yes, I almost forgot - if someone will buy similar adapters, you should know that they have 2 types - differ by the location of the IDE connector - as mine, and "turned" - this should be considered, otherwise it may not get a drive. Well, consider the size - they coincide with the size on the product page (69mm x 14mm). Just HDD in some laptops can not fit, you have to wise with the case.
Here it is - alive and working


I also put 2 * 512 RAM. IN this moment On him Linux Mint. 13 xfce. Everything is working.
Why did I need it? I do not know, I regretted him. Or can the older pull on the antiques? :-) If seriously, it has long been a critting one idea, in which you need a computer with a full-fledged LPT port, here it will be useful to me, possibly.
Thanks to everyone who read! To everyone!

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Hello everybody! I used to have already written an article on how to connect the IDE hDD to motherboard With the help of the controller. Today I will share with you another wonderful solution for connecting the IDE of the device to the new motherboard. In addition, this solution is inexpensive and fairly universal.

By updating the iron of one computer, I ran into a choice: is it worth buying a new optical drive, or you can use the old one that has an IDE connector. On the new motherboard of this connector, it is natural, no, but not to put the drive at all on my offer, the computer owner firmly designated that he uses the discs often and with pleasure.

The cost of a new optical drive with a modern SATA connector is not so great - about 600-700 rubles, but then it is not clear what to do with the old device, because it works fine. And the money saved is better to put in improving the performance of the new computer.

I climbed a little on the Internet, I came across such a wonderful thing:

Similar adapters can be ordered from China at ridiculous prices here: Aliexpress.com is a proven reliable store with a guarantee whose services I use quite often.

This is the SATA - IDE adapter and vice versa IDE - SATA. It has enough compact sizes and costs only 200 rubles! Obviously, it is more profitable to buy such an adapter than to buy a new drive.

The most beautiful thing is that it works in both directions. That is, we can connect the old IDE device to a new motherboard, or vice versa to the motherboard, which does not have SATA connectors, you can connect the SATA drive or hard disk. And in that, and in another case, we can significantly save.

In general, the connection of the device through such an adapter does not cause difficulties, but here you need to be attentive. The adapter has a marking for SATA outputs (see the right photo above). One SATA connector is used in case connections IDE Devices to the motherboard, the other on the contrary, if you need to connect the SATA device to an old motherboard.

In addition to different connectors, the controller has a jumper to select mode:

  • 2-3 IDE MainBoard to SATA HDD;
  • 1-2 SATA MainBoard to IDE HDD.

Accordingly, by loving the necessary contacts 2-3 or 1-2 We are talking to the device, which type of connection we need.
In any case, simply experimenting with wires and jumpers, you can achieve the desired result, and you can not be afraid that something burns (tested on your own experience?).

Connecting a hard disk IDE or drive will look like this:

By connecting the optical drive through such an adapter, I decided to buy exactly the same. Let him lie, sure, for such a price, it is precisely useful.)

Here is a simple and cheap solution for connecting IDE devices. I hope the article will help many to make the right choice)

P.S. For those who can't connect a hard disk through an adapter (not defined in the system or in BIOS), can try to put jumpers on the IDE disk to the Master or Slave position. Try different options. All will definitely work! (Thank you! For the addition of Alexey Schukin)

To use obsolete PCs, an IDE SATA adapter is increasingly necessary, which allows you to connect old hard drives to new motherboards, originally not designed for SATA standard.

Enterprises and home users still encounter computers that the HDD is connected via the ATA (IDE) interface developed in 1986. The user may have questions how to connect a hard disk of this type under new computer To save data or use (if the HDD is working). Most. simple decision The use of an IDE to SATA adapter. It is he who will allow you to use a drive with a more modern computer that supports the SATA standard. Such controllers reduce the cost of updating the technical park of production workshops. For a regular user, the device will help save important data.


You have left the HDD with the ATA-IDE interface, and you want to provide them with a new PC? Now it is problematic: PC manufacturers have stopped supporting this standard. SATA turned him down, the first standard of which appeared in 2003, and the last (version 3.0) - in 2009.

If you need a connection old hard Disc, then you need a special controller, it will be able to coordinate various components of the PC. Usually such a device is called the SATA to IDE adapter, this connection is simply impossible without it.

Outdated equipment operating on the slow IDE standard is many times inferior in performance of new type devices, even supporting the very first edition of Sata-Standard. But these devices were massive and occur even now (DVD drives, HDD).

The use of old equipment is very relevant in the corporate segment. Many programmable machines, production lines used PCs that have hard iDE disc was the main data storage device. Usually the devices worked under MS-DOS or more new NT / 9X systems. And for such OS connections to hoody disk The old protocol is crucial for performance.

What do adapters give?

Very often industrial, expensive equipment works on outdated software, which requires a special hardware configuration. Upon failure hDD program You can still restore from the archive or obtain equipment manufacturers, but the HDD of the old type is to find problematic. It is easier to use IDE adapter in SATA and connect the cheapest new disk.

So, with minimal investments you can restore the health of the industrial computer. At the domestic conditions, the SATA adapter in the IDE will be useful for downloading content from an outdated drive. Use old HDD. It is possible only in the case of its full performance. Also, its volume should be sufficiently high (over 80 GB), and the cost is more than the IDE adapter to SATA, otherwise it makes no sense to use such a disk through an expensive adapter. In addition, when we connect the drive with a board through it, the productivity of HDD is reduced.

Do it yourself such an adapter will not work (difficult and expensive). In addition, when connected, there may be problems with hardware incompatibility. Yes, and the total cost of manufacturing with their own hands of such an adapter is unreasonably high.

Using the old OS.

For correct work old system and applied programs for more modern equipment (In particular, on HDD), adapters are needed, for example, an IDE converter, which will allow you to connect the old drive or new to the new motherboard to work with the old system.

It must be remembered that through the adapter it is not always possible to work correctly with particularly old programs. It will help read and save data, but the work of obsolete software can be difficult.

In the case when the SATA IDE converter is used for use in MS-DOS or old systems versions of Windows, Errors and failures are possible. When buying such an appliance it is preferably in specifications pay attention to compatibility and system requirements. In the overwhelming majority of IDE SATA, or SATA to IDE, operate on Windows XP, and in this system you can enable emulation of correct operation with software written for MS-DOS. So such devices will help connect the SATA disk to the old industrial PC, which is not initially supported this standard. It will be cheaper than buying a fully new computer and conduct it fine tuning. How to connect an IDE-SATA adapter and see the process of connecting it in more detail in the video.

Instruction

Buy the SATA-IDE adapter.

Disconnect the power and all connective cables of your computer. Open the cover system Block. For a few seconds, touch the heating battery. It is necessary in order to remove the static electricity charge from your hands, otherwise it can damage the sensitive components of the computer.

Take the SATA loop - it will be needed to connect to your adapter's motherboard. SATA loop is usually about 25 centimeters in length, most often, red. You will easily recognize it on the connector: a width around a centimeter, flat, with a slight bend on one edge. Both sides of the SATA-loop are equal, so it does not matter which side you stick it to the motherboard, and what - in the adapter.

I will also need a cable IDE to connect your drive or hard disk to the converter. Ide-cable flat, in a width of about 5 centimeters, with rigid plastic connector in the form of two rows of holes. Usually has three connections, one on from two others. This connector is used to connect to the motherboard or to the controller.

Find any free SATA connector on the motherboard. They correspond to the SATA loop in shape, only surrounded by a protective frame that will help connect the cable correctly. Stick one end of the cable in the motherboard, and the other in your adapter.

Connect the IDE loop your device (drive or hard drive) and SATA-IDE adapter. In the adapter, resell a long single end of the loop, and in the drive - one of the free connectors on the other side.

Please note: next to the cable location on your drive there is a group of six pins-contacts that can be connected by a small plastic jumper - jumper. From the top or bottom side of the drive near these pins you will find MA / SL / CS marks. If you do not have jumpers, then nothing needs. If the jumper is available, pull it out and adjust the CS label. It is necessary to correctly define your device.

Connect the white rectangular connector from the power supply to your drive. If the adapter has a white rectangular socket with four pins, connect another connector from the power supply to it. Insert the drive or hard disk into your system unit housing if you were taken out.

Stick the power cable, cables from the keyboard, mouse and monitor. Turn on the computer - your adapter is ready to work.

Very often stiff disk It becomes little and the need to increase the amount of memory. One way to increase the volume is to install a hard disk.

You will need

  • Knowledge about the system unit, screwdriver.

Instruction

You purchased a new hard disk and brought it home to install it. To install, you will need to contact the manufacturer's service, if the housing is warranty and closed with stickers or install. For independent installation It is necessary to remove the wall of the system unit.

Next, you need to find a cable that go to the hard disk. Usually in modern motherboards there is a possibility of installing up to 8 and more hard. On each of the cables there are for which you need to insert a loop into the connector on disk. There is one only correct connection option. Do not use force if the loop is not inserted, perhaps you do something wrong. Look for the keys to the plume coincided on the hard disk.

Video on the topic

note

Disconnect the power from the computer before disassembling! Be careful, internal elements are quite fragile.

The growth of digital technology sets its pace in the world of computers and few people are surprised that you have to increase the volume hard disks And their performance. However, the old models can serve you along with "newcomers." It remains correctly placed in the computer and bypass " underwater rocks"With which you can encounter with such a combination.

You will need

  • - Winchester;
  • - date-cable with a suitable connector;
  • - Free space in the system block of the computer.

Instruction

Place new in the computer case. To do this, turn off the computer, de-energize the power supply (turn off the button or pull the power cord), remove both side cover of the system unit, install and secure the new hard drive on both sides into the free housing sockets. Connect the data cable (loop) and power cord. Modern winchesterTypically connected via SATA connector (Serial ATA). Make sure before buying that your computer has a similar connector. Otherwise, it is necessary to use the Winchester with old technology Connections - IDE. Install the jumpers to the appropriate position (if it is main disk - To the "Master" position, if the subordinate is "slave"). Sticker - with the position of the jumpers is usually located on the hard drive housing. Install the side cover of the system unit and connect the power.

Turn on the computer and log in to utility setup. BIOS (usually it is required to hold down the DEL key at the beginning of the download). In the SETUP program you need to make sure that new and old winchester Correctly identified by the system and occupy the desired order. This can be seen in the Standard CMOS Features menu. Opening it, see a list of detected devices, for each of which properties (size, number of cylinders, etc.) will be shown. If you plan to download from a new disk, select the corresponding item opposite your disk in the Advanced Bios Features menu, specify it first.

Restart PC. Trace the boot of the operating system and make sure that there are no failures and abnormal situations (, unexpected reboots). If everything went fine, then the system will detect a new hard drive with the first launch and allows you to work with it. If the disk is, it is necessary to correctly connect cables and setup installation.

Found Winchester is ready to use: it can be formatted, create new Sections, assign logical drive letters. For easy use of these features, open the program "Explorer" (Win + E) and select context menuBy clicking on the new disk the right mouse button. Remember, disks all the information on them is destroyed! Take measures to archive or backup information on others winchester or Flash device.

note

For each hard drive, your personal loop is required (date-cable). The number of permissible connections is determined by the presence of free slots (IDE or SATA) on the motherboard.

The input in the Setup utility can be performed different from Del key. To determine it, you should pay attention to the tip of the entrance to SETUP at the initial stage of the PC loading.

Helpful advice

Exists a large number of Specialized programs for working with hard drives. They allow you to create and delete logical partitions, format the disk for different operating systems, check the properness of the hard drive and the integrity of the data, test the speed and much more.

Sources:

  • how to connect a new hard drive

What to do in a situation if you have a SATA connector on your motherboard, and you need to connect the equipment to this connector. Hard drives Today are sold specifically for SATA interfaces. And find the hard disk with the IDE interface is problematic. Of course, this is possible, but a lot of time can go in search of such a hard drive. In fact, the problem can be solved quite simply - to buy and install the SATA- motherboard controller.

You will need

  • Computer, SATA controller, screwdriver

Instruction

Disconnect meals from the computer. Unscrew the screws that fasten the cover of the system unit, and remove it. The controller must be installed in the PCI slot. If you do not know where the PCI slots on your motherboard can look at the technical documentation for the computer. If you do not have the technical documentation, find them on the motherboard yourself: all the slots on the system board are signed. As a rule, they are located in the lower left corner of the motherboard, next to the video card connection slot. Depending on the model system boardmay be a different number of PCI slots. Three should be a minimum.

Just insert the SATA controller into one of the PCI slots, then fix it with the screw. Where to twist the screw will be seen after you connect the controller to the PCI slot. Without closing the cover of the system unit, connect the computer to the power and turn on. When will boot operating system, it must recognize the controller automatically.

Almost all controllers have Plug & Play technology, so when connected to configure them does not have to. When the device is recognized by the system, install it software. To do this, use the disk with the software that should go complete to the controller. Additional software will expand its capabilities.

Then turn off the computer and connect the desired SATA devices to the controller. Next, you need to connect the power cord to them. Look, whether there is a cable with a SATA interface on your power supply. In the place where the cable connects to the device, there must be an inscription SATA. If there is no such cable on this cable, you will not be able to connect the power to the device. In this case, purchase an adapter to connect the SATA power. Such is in any store of computer equipment.