EIDE slot - alternative use?

Jargy · 28 Oct 2009 at 12:03

I'm currently planning a PC rebuild with a few minor mods. I'm looking to continue to use my Asus P5K 775 motherboard, and while thinking about green lighting etc, I noticed that I have a red EIDE socket. My first thought was to try and get a cover for it, but now I'm wondering if I can use this for anything else.

Anyone any ideas about how I can make use of this in today's world of SATA?I quite like the idea of this being a power source for lighting instead of a molex...

PhillyDee · 28 Oct 2009 at 12:47

No use at all. It needs power from a molex to work

Pin outs are 3/4 the way down here:
http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_IDE.html

So just cover it.

Jargy · 28 Oct 2009 at 12:54

Thanks Philly - worth asking the question anyway. Need to decide how to cover it now...

linktoinsanity · 28 Oct 2009 at 13:01

You could always use it for optical drives if you have any. The speed difference won't be that noticeable and it'll free up another slot for a sata hard drive.

Either that or I'd just leave it.