on 6/24/05 11:08 AM, STEVE at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I want to install a second IDE drive in a beige G3 minitower that has the > original ATA-66 drive controller and a 14-inch single-drive connector cable. > It appears that it will take approximately 30-inches of cabling to attach a > second drive as a slave in the empty bottom bay, although it can be done > with less if the CD-ROM and Zip drives are moved down to open the top bay. > Does anyone know what the maximum cable length is that can be used with this > machine? I've found one spec that states the limit is 18-inches, but I'm > hoping someone has been able to use a longer cable. -Steve > > > G3 Minitower, Rev. C > Sonnet 1Ghz G4 processor > 768MB RAM > ATI Radeon 9200 > Seagate 120GB Utlra ATA/100 >
I recently installed a slave ATA drive and I used a 24" cable I bought at Radio Shack. I've had no problems and it seems to be working fine. I retired the floppy and moved a SCSI drive there with the CD below it. The ATA drives occupy the bottom two bays. I have wondered what the ATA spec says on cable length but have been too busy and lazy to hunt it down and read it. r -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
