SATA DVD RW on Asus P5S MX SE?

[Pierced Lead]

I hope this is in the right forum; would it possible for me to put a SATA optical drive (DVD RW in particular) on my motherboard i.e. Asus P5S MX SE? I was originally using an IDE HP Combo Drive, but am thinking of replacing it. So, is it possible to swap, switch, change etc. the IDE plug/sockets to SATA or does my mobo have it?

[2monsters]

The specs say it has 2 sata ports. I dont see a problem unless they are being used already.
Newegg.com - ASUS P5S-MX SE LGA 775 SiS 671FX Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

[ShyguyXPC]

first of all, you should of done a search for your motherboard on Asus's site...

nothing wrong with finding an answer on your own...

you obviously know your motherboards model...

but here it is anyways, ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

on the specs tab, shows 2 SATA ports, so yes, buy a SATA drive, install in case, hook up and you should be good to go.

as to changing IDE connectors to SATA, there are adapters that attach to a SATA drive, can have IDE connectors on them, so yes its possible, but really only intended for Motherboards with ONLY IDE/PATA connectors and have no route to install a PCI or PCIE SATA expansion card. since buying a SATA optical drive, then buying the adapters is just added cost, could buy a standard IDE/PATA version of the same optical drive and save some cash.

[Pierced Lead]

I did first try a search to see if it was possible, but I couldn't really find an answer.

And I forgot to clarify something else, I'm talking about the Power Cable, not the other main one. I was able to fit the thinner cable in the mobo but I couldn't find a place for the other one.

[stroyal]

I'm not sure this is what you are talking about, but this will convert a 4 pin Molex power connector like the IDE drives use to a SATA power connector.

Newegg.com - Rosewill 6" Molex 4pin Male to Two 15pin SATA Power Cable Model RC-6"-PW-4P-2SA - Cables

[ShyguyXPC]

that'll work too. but if you only need one connector...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812198010

that will do too.

[Pierced Lead]

There is the SATA Cable and there is the Power SATA which has a longer socket on the DVD RW than the other one. My optical drive before that used that long, wide grayish wire with pins on each end. I can't find an end for the SATA Power cable on my mobo.

[cksboy15]

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There is the SATA Cable and there is the Power SATA which has a longer socket on the DVD RW than the other one. My optical drive before that used that long, wide grayish wire with pins on each end. I can't find an end for the SATA Power cable on my mobo.

are you talking about something like one of these?
http://lagwar.com/home/wp-content/up...IDE_cable2.jpg
Cause if so SATA doesn't use them. BTW Their data transfer cables not power.

[stroyal]

The power for any SATA device does not come from the motherboard, it comes for the power supply.
That is what the adapter is for, unless your power supply has SATA power plugs.

The black end is the SATA plug.

This is a SATA data cable;Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

[ShyguyXPC]

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Originally Posted by Pierced Lead

There is the SATA Cable and there is the Power SATA which has a longer socket on the DVD RW than the other one. My optical drive before that used that long, wide grayish wire with pins on each end. I can't find an end for the SATA Power cable on my mobo.

why would there be... its a POWER cable (hint: the word Power as in Power supply, even with the old IDE drives, there is a 4 pin POWER connector that comes from the Power supply and plugs in to the drive )