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More info?)
I'm familiar with the single EIDE channel. The dual layer S-ATA DVD drives
will be out soon. Will the 8400 S-ATA controller recognize the S-ATA DVD
drive?
-Bob
"Edward J. Neth" <ejn63@netscape.net> wrote in message
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> There is a single EIDE (parallel ATA) controller onboard, capable of
> running two devices. If you order one with two optical (DVD/CD) drives,
> you'll not be able to run any more.
>
>
> Bob Churchill wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Does any know if the 8400 S-ATA controller recognizes ATAPI devices?
>>
>> Thanks, Bob