Now users of new computers will all find a problem—IDE interface becomes less and less. But there are still many old devices, like DVD-ROM, hard disk, even DVD-RW, someone may wash out hard disk. Motherboard focuses on SATA interface, namely, motherboard with two IDE interfaces, and mapping interface (SATA mapping to IDE) would make the second IDE channel invalid when using SATA devices. Believing this brings much trouble.
What about if IDE interface is not enough?
Is there any solution to let IDE devices continue working for us? Someone tried connecting them externally, like external DVD-ROM, external hard disk. In fact, a little thing could help fix this problem, letting your IDE device turn to SATA interface immediately, then you don’t have to be afraid that IDE interface is not enough! So far, there are many devices from IDE to SATA on the market, and Gigabyte converter from IDE to SATA is of quite good quality, not only with good compatibility, but of very perfect design. Let alone it occupies little space, it unites perfectly with IDE devices, even making you feel nonexistence of it.
Too many interfaces, and there’re some skills
This little device may get you headache, it has four interfaces: one IDE, one SATA, two D power ports (positive and negative). When use, you can first plug IDE interface to hard disk, then converter would connect tightly with DVD-ROM/hard disk naturally, and then connect SATA interface to the relevant port on motherboard. Pay attention when connect D power joint, connect the positive por