2007-03-02 21:38:56 · 3 answers · asked by tislub 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
OK, i opened the computer- really couldn't make sense of the cables, just a tangle of different coloured bands and wires that don't fit either of your descriptions. But I did notice that 'SATA' is written on the motherboard...does this mean my hard drive is SATA?
2007-03-03 01:40:58 · update #1
The label on the drive will tell you, otherwise an IDE drive has a large 40pin data cable that connects it to the motherboard. A SATA drive has a smaller cable that connects it to the motherboard. All of the SATA cables i have seen are blue but there could be other colors around as well.
2007-03-02 21:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean ...How do you tell between Parrallel and Serial ATA? Parrallel IDE uses the 40pin 'ribbon' type cable. Sata uses a narrow sometimes red and flat cable and the connector is a very narrow 'L' shape about a 1/2inch wide or so, unlike the almost or about two inch 40 pin connector.
2007-03-03 05:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by T G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
95% chance you have a IDE hard drive. you can open you pc and look at the info on the hard drive its self.
2007-03-03 05:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by shawn s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋