Re: None XP question

From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 10/31/04


Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 19:49:24 -0700

Zeretul1 wrote:

> Just a general question. I have a two year old compy I built, with a
> AMD friendly motherboard. I need a new HDD, and I cant remember if I
> can use serial ATA, or just IDE. Please help

How can we help you without seeing the motherboard? Open the case and
look at your board. See if it supports SATA along with the IDE. The IDE
connectors are the big ones. Look in your manual if you're not sure, or
look up the manual on the m/b mftr.'s website.

Malke

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