Serial ATA From IDE -- One Drive?

Crism

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I have an IT7-MAX2 v2 with 2 built-in SATA ports. I'm currently running one hard drive on the IDE channels and a 2x 80gb WD array on the HighPoint RAID controllers. I don't believe I'm getting the full speed out of my IDE channels possibly from a cable or such.

Is it ok to move the drive to the SATA controller (using the IDE to SATA convertor ABit gave me) without having to reformat the hard drive? Also, would XP automatically recognize it or would I have to install SATA drivers?
 

Viper96720

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Your getting the full speed. SATA won't make a difference. Yes you'll have to install drivers for the controller. Do it before you move the drive over.