How do I install an IDE HDD....

[ronth]

I have 2 sata HDDs with XP on one. I had problems before with booting up before when I had 2 satas and 2 IDEs (something about the IDEs taking over as primary).

How do I pop this IDE HDD in without causing any problems?

 

[PurdueRy]

Haven't had experience with this but probably hook the SATA's up to the Primary channel and the IDE drives up as secondary?

 

[Viper27]

I know what he's talking about, my system also had problems with the OS running from a SATA drive. Changing channels didn't seem to help, check the boot order in the BIOS. Mine had the Sata as a secondary, but the IDE as 3rd primary boot drive?!?