Question about Generic Memory (RXD639) Serial ATA Controller
I bought a converter to be able to download Ghost 14 backup of my c drive on my Vista SATA computer to an IDE hard drive to use on another older computer. The adapter has 2 cables - one for data to plug into the Sata machine mother board and a power cable with only 2 wires to plug into a spare female power connecter in the computer. Do I need to also plug the IDE hard drive into a spare female power connector on the Sata machine?
I tried to use the converter on a 80Gb IDE hard drive but don't know how to set the master/slave jumper. I couldn't find the IDE drive in my BIOS. No instructions came with the converter and I would appreciate some help!
Regards, Jack
I have successfully connected a older. 20 GB drive to a computer with a 2. sata connection on the mother board.
Buy trial and error I found that connecting a power cable to the converter and the hard drive was the only way to get the Bios To recognize the drive.
Done sucessfuly with a 40GB drive as well, Set drive to master.
Posted on Feb 11, 2010
Hi,
A 6ya expert can help you resolve that issue over the phone in a minute or two.
Best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.
The service is completely free and covers almost anything you can think of (from cars to computers, handyman, and even drones).
click here to download the app (for users in the US for now) and get all the help you need.
Good luck!
Posted on Jan 02, 2017
Mar 18, 2011 | Toshiba (HDD2188) 80 GB Hard Drive
Sep 25, 2008 | Adapters.com Serial ATA IDE Converter and...
Aug 30, 2010 | PC Chips P25G Motherboard
Dec 26, 2009 | Dell DVD-ROM for Dimension (6t903)...
Oct 05, 2009 | Computers & Internet
Sep 10, 2009 | Dell Inspiron 531 Athlon 64 X2 4400+...
Jul 22, 2008 | Adapters.com Serial ATA IDE Converter and...
Jun 12, 2008 | Computers & Internet
Mar 23, 2008 | Intel Motherboard
Apr 25, 2007 | PC Chips MB PCCHIPS P25G V3.0 P4M800CE 478...
2,353 people viewed this question
Usually answered in minutes!
Same problem, need help too! I do know that you have to connect power directly to the IDE hard drive as well, so there will be 3 cables total. The power plug on the converter is to power the converter itself. I plug everything in just right but the new computer still wont recognize the old hard drive, HELP!
×