Any compatibility problems with the IDE port? I have tried four similar cards - none worked.
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It did not work for me as well after first try, although I did not try hard. I decided, it is simply do not worth to spend time trying to make it work. I bought a new 2TB new SATA-6 drive for $85 and decided do not use internal RAID at all. I have RAID on external NAS with all data and cloned internal drive with all programs.
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I haven't had any issues. I purchased it to transfer files from a legacy HDD to a new SATA one and the new MB didn't support IDE. It worked without a problem in Windows XP and now is being used for the CD-ROM.
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Hi sijia, my issue was with the drivers/software not playing nice with my computer. I had an alien ware m17x at the time. I never pin pointed the problem but I was able to get them to work by installing the updated software from the website. However I was getting crazy errors. But I noticeed after running the installer you will have like 6 new programs under add/remove programs. So I started uninstalling one at a time and seeing when the errors stopped and when the lights would still turn on. Unfortunately I feel like everyone will have a different problem, but it's a place to start. Good luck! Hi sijia, my issue was with the drivers/software not playing nice with my computer. I had an alien ware m17x at the time. I never pin pointed the problem but I was able to get them to work by installing the updated software from the website. However I was getting crazy errors. But I noticeed after running the installer you will have like 6 new programs under add/remove programs. So I started uninstalling one at a time and seeing when the errors stopped and when the lights would still turn on. Unfortunately I feel like everyone will have a different problem, but it's a place to start. Good... » Read More Hi sijia, my issue was with the drivers/software not playing nice with my computer. I had an alien ware m17x at the time. I never pin pointed the problem but I was able to get them to work by installing the updated software from the website. However I was getting crazy errors. But I noticeed after running the installer you will have like 6 new programs under add/remove programs. So I started uninstalling one at a time and seeing when the errors stopped and when the lights would still turn on. Unfortunately I feel like everyone will have a different problem, but it's a place to start. Good luck! « Show Less
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FYI, support for this card was added in Linux kernel 4.2, so should work out of the box with newer distros (ie. ubuntu 15.10 or later)
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There is a solution for 64bit processors that works perfectly. You can find the tutorial here. It only involves the disc and editing a single file. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKan-FbCfVM
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I just wanted to thank you! I had "newer" drivers than this and the would not work! I used your method and it turned out perfect. Thank you so much. I hope you are happy knowing your headache has saved many others :)
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This seems to require an SATA drive, so it won't work with the IDE drive that I had purchased.
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Yes, no problem. It is just optimized to work with Sand Bridge, but it also works with AMD cpu.
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That's a really good question. I would need to see your PC to be sure but I'm thinking one of two things, either you are not installing the proper driver or you are having a compatibility issue that I cannot diagnose without a more detailed description of your hardware.
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Alot of these cards are mostly compatible with certain speed specifications, and i am guessing the mo-board is not on the same level... Go to asus and look for upgrades on your model and then Google that specific item and chips to match... I have put this card in 4 different cases from custom to hp, and dell... All different generations and all were plug and play on AMD or Intel
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The only issue you might run into would be incompatible drivers. But if you go to the dell website, you might be able to download compatible drivers if it it doesn't work at first
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There is No IDE connection on this board... But you can add a PCI (Port Connector) IDE Controller Adapter Card - Such as: StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card... PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card provides a cost-effective way to use legacy drives with modern computers, by converting a PCI Express port into an IDE port. Providing data burst transfer rates of up to 133MBps and support for PIO 0/1/2/3/4 and UDMA 33/66/100/133 operating modes, the IDE controller card offers an efficient way to add an IDE channel with support for two IDE drives on the same channel. A complete dual profile solution, the PCI Express IDE controller card provides both standard and low profile brackets for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications.
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Check to make sure the board is in a compatible slot, try a different slot and make sure the card is all the way seated in the slot. Did you change anything else? Are you using the same monitor or a new one? Try powering up in safe mode. If none of this works then the card may be bad, try returning it for a replacement. FYI: My card worked right out of the box.
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In my case I have using an IDE DVD drive connected to a SATA socket on the motherboard and it works perfectly. Good luck.
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I'm not sure about that since I don't have a non compatible machine. Just curious, What machine do you have?
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Hi, I have misplaced the adapter but it definitely had a female ide port. By the way, I couldn't get the damn thing to work at all so I wouldn't recommend it.
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The IDE driver was a slave in a previous computer. tried to use it as a slave again but no success. This product does not come with anything, nada. No options to do anything. I heard that it may need some drivers but havent't looked for any yet.
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I have one running in an IBM T20. I is an IDE/PATA drive and works fine. Now the computer is not up to modern standards but it too is chugging along.