Ok so I bought a second SATA DVD drive to go along with my current SATA DVD-RW but there is only one SATA data cable inside my Dell. Do I need to purchase a SATA data cable that connects dual drives, do they make them, or is there a second SATA connection on my motherboard for just another standard cable (which I didnt see)?

2/9/2008 4:04:49 PM

only one drive per cable..

there should be another sata port you can connect to, find it then go buy a cable.

2/9/2008 4:18:31 PM

Don't worry. synapse should come through here soon. He will solve all your problems and steal your internets. synapse.

2/9/2008 4:40:01 PM

ok cool Ill find the port, thanks for the quick help

2/9/2008 5:19:28 PM

make sure you also have a second sata power connector available or another 4pin molex to sata adapter available as well

2/9/2008 5:57:52 PM

what model dell? Mine (about 2 years old) came with 4 SATA ports plus 2 IDE ports. There were not enough SATA power connectors, so you may need to use an adapter or splitter.

2/9/2008 6:27:47 PM

Its a Dell Inspiron 530. Actually there is a second power cord attached to the one for the first drive, just no data cable. Of course I live in butt-crack Oklahoma with no stores that sell SATA cables so I guess Ill just order one from Newegg.

2/10/2008 4:26:30 PM