My computer running XP and 3.1 ghz has both SATA and PATA (IDE) connections with the existing, and has to remain, harddrive being IDE. I perceive that there is not as it is just plug'n play. However, am I right?
2007-12-20 00:09:02 · 3 answers · asked by rinfrance 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Well I thought that was the case, thanks bro' have a good Christmas all.
2007-12-20 00:17:10 · update #1
You are perfectly right.
You may have to add drivers that came with the motherboard to make it work or maybe even use disk manager to allow XP to use it, but there should be no problems at all.
2007-12-20 04:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by Lardboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you in all hazard do no longer might desire to alter the jumper settings yet you will possibly be able to might desire to bypass into the BIOS setup. i understand the default placing on my motherboard replaced into to deactivate all further SATA ports. in case you watch the exhibit screen intently once you boot up, after it finishes the memory attempt, it would say something like, "Press F2 to circulate into setup." the important you will possibly be able to desire to press may be different. that could desire to take you to a menu the place you could regulate your motherboard settings. examine your desktops handbook to get the specifics of the thank you to stipulate your way interior the direction of the BIOS setup, yet you will possibly desire to be waiting to easily turn on the port your new complicated force is plugged into.
2016-12-18 05:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just plug it in xp will recognize it
2007-12-20 00:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by flikapotamus 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋