>> The spec calls for the master to be at the end, the slave in the >> middle. With ATA66, and 80 conductor cables, the spec gets more >> stringent. The blue end of teh cable MUST plug into the >> controller/motherboard. The black connector on the end is for the >> master device, the gray for the slave device. > >Are they colored like this on all Macs?
The connector manufacturers have adhered to this "standard". The internal wiring of the connectors are different, too. Actually, "master" and "slave" have absolutely no meaning ... both are "peers". -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
