Installing Xp On New Hd

[zapjb]

Top plug to master. Middle to slave.

[abu_has_the_power]

Originally posted by zapjb@20 October 2003 - 23:20
Top plug to master. Middle to slave.

rite, but the thing is, the 5.25' rack is above the master hd, which is fixed under the 5.25' bays... i hope i'm getting this across. so how do i connect the top ide to master and middle to slave and still be able to reach the mobo connector, which is at the bottom

[zapjb]

Move things around in your tower & or get longer cables. I just ordered a 24" rounded cable.

[Billy_Dean]

It doesn't matter which plug you put it on, whichever way reaches. It will work either way round.

[abu_has_the_power]

hmm.... how do i move things around? i'm having trouble comprehending how to connect the top connector if the drive is under the slave...

[abu_has_the_power]

Originally posted by Billy_Dean@20 October 2003 - 23:30
It doesn't matter which plug you put it on, whichever way reaches. It will work either way round.

so i can plug the master hd into the middle connector? awsome. and will my temp raise if i put it rite under a cdrw?

[Billy_Dean]

Just keep your case cool, and run the fan in your rackl and you will be ok

[abu_has_the_power]

so i can plug the master hd into the middle connector?[QUOTE]

[abu_has_the_power]

ok, thanks a lot guys. i'll try it tonite. ur sure that i can hook up the master to the middle connector rite? cuz zap dude is saying no

[abu_has_the_power]

WAHOO! IT BLOODY WORKED!!!! only thing though, when i connect the master connector to the slave drive, the system didn't start up. so i had to fiddle with my not rounded ide cable, which is a real pain, and twist them to fit. not it works. WAHOOOOOOOO!!!! i'm so happy B) B) B) B) :beerchug: :beerchug: