Hi Philip, Thanks for the info -- I can pull the info about my mobo - but is it safe to assume, "since there is a power and data cable from the mobo the SATA is supported? I better pull the manual -
Thx agn - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fmiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again > It seems than at Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:39:37 -0500, LarryT wrote: > >> Is it a problem using a SATA HD as a slave to a ATA HDs -- > > That doesn't apply. > > The "slave" "master" designation is for the two devices allowed > on a ATA channel. > > The term "slave drive" no longer applies when using another > SCSI, SATA, or ATA on another channel. > > This also means that you will need SATA controller to use an > SATA drive. It can be a separate card or built-in to the > motherboard. > > -- Philip > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com