tech sectiontech sectionThe ASUS P5B uses the basic input/output system to control the hardware connected to the board. The motherboard manufacturer releases regular upgrades to the BIOS to improve hardware support and fix old bugs. While these updates to the software are designed to reduce system errors, some versions can cause new issues, while repairing old ones.
When your computer hard drive no longer has space to store data and documents, or when you experience frequent computer crashes, freezes and slow processing speed, you may want to install a new hard drive with a larger capacity. However, doing so also requires you to reinstall your operating system, so it may be the perfect time to upgrade to a newer version of Windows. Before starting a new installation, save all your data because they will be inaccessible after you install the new hard drive.
Clone a hard disk drive to an SATA hard drive to copy the entire drive including the operating system, programs and data files. The SATA hard drive can then be swapped into the computer as an upgrade without the need to reinstall any software or restore any data. You can learn how to use this popular drive cloning software and an external USB hard drive adapter to perform this operation and add extra storage space to any computer.
You can use Acronis software to make an exact duplicate of an IDE drive onto a faster and higher capacity SATA hard drive for an easy upgrade. Drive cloning software, such as Acronis, allows the hard drive to be copied in a way that it can be simply installed into the machine as a direct replacement of the existing drive. This eliminates the need to install an operating system or application software and also transfers all settings, files, updates and downloads intact. Once the cloning operation has completed, the new drive can be swapped into the computer in place of…
Mounting a SATA disk drive via USB is a simple process as long as you have the correct adapters. SATA, which stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, is one of the most common computer bus technologies for connecting a hard drive to its computer. SATA replaced the old EIDE or ATA standard. You might want to mount an old disc via USB to clear its contents, add or remove content, or because your new computer doesn't have the correct attachments. The job can be done in a few steps.
External CD writers are a great way to add a CD burner to your computer system without having to install a drive in your PC tower. Modern external drives are just as fast as internal drives and have the same capabilities for burning music, video or data. If you want to boot from your external CD drive instead of the internal one, select the external CD writer as your primary burning device through the computer's BIOS system.
Transfer programs from a PATA to a SATA drive by cloning the entire contents of the PATA drive onto the SATA drive, including the OS. This allows a hard drive upgrade in a machine without any requirements for installing an operating system or software. The computer will boot up to the SATA drive and look the same as it did when it booted up to the PATA drive -- except there will be more free space on the hard drive.
Typically, the D drive is designated for secondary hard drives that operate as the slave drive, while the master C hard drive serves as the primary hard drive that contains the PC's operating system and the software that allows it to boot up and lets the components of the motherboard interact with each other. The secondary drives are typically used for storage. You can expand the D storage drive by replacing it with a larger hard drive. As pieces of hardware, hard drives have space limitations and cannot simply be expanded, once they have reached maximum capacity.
IDE drives are a type of physical storage drive used in desktop computers. They can be set as a master drive, the drive that controls any others in your computer, or as a slave, the drive that is controlled. They do need drivers to run properly, but the most common error is with the physical drive itself. If you are getting an IDE driver error, it is time to open up your computer case to see which drive is supposed to be the master.
Older motherboards usually have two IDE controller ports, each allowing two devices to be attached to two-connector ribbons. One port is typically used for hard drives, the other for optical drives such as a CD or DVD drive. If you need additional IDE ports or if the motherboard IDE ports are faulty, you can install an IDE controller card, which will give you one or more IDE ports you can use to connect your hard drive. The IDE controller card functions just like an IDE port on the motherboard, including the ability to boot your computer from a drive connected…
Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) drives were the first generation of computer drives, introduced back in the 1980s. They have since been surpassed by SATA drives, but you can still find and use IDE drives on your system. These drives are normally connected to the motherboard, but if you have an older motherboard or need more IDE connections, you can install an IDE controller card. It's possible to boot a hard drive from one of these IDE controller cards with some configuration changes to your system.
Hard drives and optical disc drives for home computers have two primary interfaces: IDE and SATA. SATA is the newer standard that will likely replace IDE. However, many devices still use the IDE bus and likewise, many new motherboards still include an IDE interface. IDE drives work on the principal of a "master" and a "slave" device, which allows for two devices per IDE cable and channel. Incorrect "master" and "slave" assignments will render the drives unbootable.
Copying an IDE boot drive to a SATA hard drive and getting it to boot requires drive-migration software, which is available from a number of hard drive vendors or commercial sources and is often included in the box with new hard drive upgrade kits. The software can be installed on the IDE drive with the system running to make a clone of the drive, which is later installed, or a boot disk can be made. Insert the boot disk with the blank SATA hard drive installed and the IDE boot drive attached as a secondary hard drive and boot.
IDE and SATA drives can operate on the same system, providing a chance to add high speed SATA storage drives to an older system, or to use an older IDE drive on a new machine. The important thing to know is which drive will be the main drive that the operating system boots from, and which will be the secondary drive for storage of data. In most cases the main drive will be the existing drive and the secondary drive will be the one added to the system at a later time, except when building a system from scratch.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) are two different platforms or types of computer technology. IDE is an older type of technology compatible with computers that are usually running Windows XP or older. SATA is a newer technology usually compatible with computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7. It is possible, however, to take one IDE hard drive and clone, or copy, it to a SATA hard drive using hard drive cloning software that is available online for free.
IDE controllers and cables in desktop computers allow the connection of two drives on one IDE cable. This can be useful if you have multiple hard drives installed as well as a CD/DVD drive, all of which require IDE connections. Another situation that may arise is when the motherboard has two IDE controllers (the ports that the IDE cables plug into on the motherboard) and one goes bad.
Computer hard drives are storage devices that contain data such as operating systems and program files. It is possible to use a computer with both IDE and SATA hard drives at the same time and each hard drive can have an operating system installed. The terms "Master" and "Slave" refer to the boot priority of hard drives. The "Master" drive is the drive with the operating system that loads upon start up, while all other hard drives are considered "Slave" devices. Rearranging your system boot configuration can allow you to set an IDE drive as the primary booting device.
Drives that are plugged into SATA connectors are often unreadable by basic programs like operating system installation setups. This presents a problem in situations where you are unable to obtain drivers for the SATA drives and thus unable to install an operating system. Instead of trying to locate the drivers, you can change a setting on your computer's BIOS that makes the SATA drives look like the older IDE drives, which require no drivers and are compatible with all types of installation software.
Serial ATA (SATA) drives are an evolution of the Parallel ATA drive family, of which the older IDE drive is a member. With improved transfer rates, smaller cabling to create better case airflow and easier drive setup, SATA drives have replaced IDE drives in most usage scenarios. Older motherboards, however, often do not have the proper connectors for directly installing a SATA drive. This does not mean you cannot use SATA technology in an IDE-based PC. By installing a PCI slot--based host adapter, you can run the new storage devices on your system. After completing the proper hardware installation and…
Connecting a flash drive to IDE is a simple process that involves nothing more than plugging each, the thumb drive and the IDE cable coming from the motherboard, into multiple adapters. However, you will need to open your computer. This is enough to scare off most beginners, and even though this process is very simple, you run the risk damaging your computer, so proceed with care.
An IDE or integrated drive electronics interface is used to connect various types of drives to computers and electronic devices. IDE drives use a 40-pin cable to provide data transfer, and IDE ribbon cables can allow up to two devices to be used on a single IDE ribbon cable.
Integrated drive electronics (IDE) hard drives are a type of internal computer hard disk that are common in old PCs. Also known as Parallel ATA drives, IDE drives connect directly to a computer's motherboard with a wide, ribbon-like cable. IDE cables typically have three plugs: one to connect the motherboard, and two other plugs to connect up to two IDE hard drives. Serial ATA is a newer hard drive technology that has largely taken the place of IDE drives in new PCs.
Microsoft automates drive letter assignments whenever you connect a hard drive, removable media (USB flash drive or SD card), or any other letter-mounting device to the PC. Automation in the Windows operating system makes your computing experience more manageable and frees your time to do interesting and personal activities. However, if you wish to manually assign a drive to another letter, that capability is available in Windows.
The Volume ID of a hard drive is a unique identification system. The Volume ID is used by the hard drive to identify itself to both the operating system and the user. Normally, the Volume ID is an eight-digit series of numbers and letters and it will be printed on the hard drive itself. In cases where the hard drive is not easily accessible, such as in a laptop, the Volume ID for a specific drive may also be located through the command prompt.
Installing an IDE hard drive is generally a straightforward process that requires the same steps during the installation of each additional hard drive. IDE drives require a slightly different installation approach than the newer SATA drives. This includes using different cables and additional jumper settings. When installing an IDE hard drive, it is important to check for compatibility and cable connections. Refer to your computer motherboard manual to check for compatibility issues.
IDE hard drives are one of the most commonly used drives in personal computers. The abbreviation has come to stand for either "Intelligent Drive Electronics" or "Integrated Drive Electronics." Administrators store the Windows operating system on IDE hard drives when doing a fresh installation. When the PC is powered, however, it is actually the BIOS (basic input/output system) software that initiates before the Windows operating system. The BIOS controls the hardware on a computer, including the boot order of devices like IDE hard drives. Change the boot order sequence in the BIOS.
ESX is a manufacturer of computer servers--devices which act to mete out information when connected to part of a larger network. Adding an IDE hard drive to your ESX computer will enable you to enjoy the benefits of increased storage space, allowing you to store much more information on the computer's internal memory before reaching maximal capacity.
IDE hard drives are the same thing as ATA or PATA hard drives, they are the basic hard drives that most home users have been using for many years until the advent of the SATA hard drive. IDE drives are almost always detected automatically by your computer's BIOS, especially with newer computers. The BIOS is the basic built-in software that defines how your hardware is setup. If your computer is having trouble detecting the IDE drive, you can check several things.
Most motherboards come equipped with two IDE slots. Typically, the first IDE slot is used for hard drives, while the second is used for DVD or CD drives. You can connect up to two IDE devices on one IDE slot. To connect two hard drives to one slot, you must designate the first drive as "master" (the main drive), and the second drive as "slave" (the secondary drive). Since any hardware upgrade can damage your computer if you are not careful, it's not recommended that you install new drives to your PC unless you have some experience working with the…
Hard drive space is like money--you can never have enough. Like money, we tend to run out of hard drive space just when we need it most. You can scavenge extra hard drives from dead computers for extra space, but only so many can fit into the case. There is a solution that will not only save space in your computer, but ports as well--a way to connect 4 or more IDE drives to a single port on your computer.
Using a hardware converter adapter, you can connect an older IDE (or Parallel ATA) hard drive to the newer SATA (Serial ATA) interface on your motherboard.
Hard drives are, literally, the memory of your computer and as such are one of the most important pieces of equipment in it. Your operating system is stored there, along with all of your data and files. The old standard for hard drives was IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), but recently a newer standard has been developed, called SATA (Serial ATA). SATA is faster and has smaller connectors---though it is possible to hook a SATA and IDE drive together.
Most commercially available drives fall into two catagories: IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) and SATA (Serial ATA). Though these are two different connector standards, they can easily be connected to the same computer. Most motherboards have the functionality to support both types at the same time as long as they were manufactured in the last several years. If you have bought a new hard drive with the SATA standard, and still have IDE drives, you can easily connect both.
Installing an IDE drive over a SATA connection may be needed if there are no further IDE channels available or if the system does not natively support the IDE specification. The SATA specification has quickly replaced the older IDE specification, which has resulted in a disparity between drives and connective means. To resolve this issue, many companies produce data bridges that allow for disparate types to be connected through a small adapter.
Connecting a drive to the motherboard with an IDE cable allows the device to communicate with the rest of the computer. The drives that connect to the motherboard via IDE are CD, DVD and hard drives. You can connect two drives per cable to the motherboard. They should be of matching types, optical or hard drive. Usually the motherboard has two slots, allowing for two cables to plug into the motherboard.
Hard drives are one of the most important pieces of equipment in a computer. They store all of your information as well as your computer's operating system. There are a few different standards used in the connections between hard drives and computers. There's IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), which has evolved into PATA (Parallel ATA) and then there is SATA (Serial ATA). SATA is the newer standard and offers faster data transfer. Converting a SATA drive to IDE is a simple process.
SATA and IDE are the two main drive standards for hard drives, with IDE being the legacy contender and SATA being the latest option. Any computer which is equipped with a SATA hard drive will also have IDE ports, enabling you to use either an IDE or SATA hard drive as your mood (and budget) dictate. Using an IDE drive requires that you first install it to your computer, which is a fairly routine task that should take anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) has largely replaced Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) technology, also known as Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA). An IDE connection is considerably slower than a SATA connection. Every new computer coming out uses SATA connections. However, IDE is not completely obsolete yet; many new motherboards still come with one IDE connector for an optical drive, floppy drive or hard drive that may use an IDE interface. If you know how to connect a cable, you know how to connect an IDE optical drive to the motherboard.
Even though hard drive capacity has reached levels that seemed huge just a few short years ago, sometimes there is a need to add a second drive. Digital cameras, music collections and large video files are driving this quest for storage space. Fortunately, installing a second drive is something anyone can do with minor preparation. There are two configuration options depending on how the optical drive is configured in the system.
When you upgrade your computer's components, it's common to transfer the old parts to another computer. While notebook and desktop parts don't always fit together "out of the box," a notebook drive can be installed in a desktop computer case without too much trouble.
The Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface is a concept standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in November 1990 that dictates how drives will communicate with computers. Today, IDE is becoming a rarity due to the advent of the superior Serial AT Attachment (SATA) technology. However, that does not discount the fact that a large number of computers use IDE drives, including those with SATA implemented.
PATA hard drives, also known as parallel ATA and IDE, were used extensively in computers from 1986 until 2003, when the technology was antiquated by the serial ATA specification. Parallel ATA hard drives were first used by the Compaq Computer Corp. in 1986. Parallel ATA hard drives have proven dependable over the course of their product life and as such are still found in use within computer systems as of 2009.
With most modern computer users demanding more and more speed from all their computing devices, it is no wonder that many users find themselves upgrading from IDE to SATA hard drives. SATA offers transfer speeds much greater than IDE and allows for such features as hot swapping. Changing from an IDE to a SATA drive is an easy process that any computer user can accomplish.
IDE drives are computer hard drives that use an interface known as Integrated Drive Electronics to connect to the motherboard. IDE drives can be identified either by pulling up information about the drive while the computer is on or by physically opening the computer and inspecting the drive itself.
