Can I use my old IDE DVD Burner with my new Motherboard?

[FoxtrotFTW]

Ok, I just ordered this, and I was wondering if I could use the IDE slot on that board with my old DVD burner from my current computer? I already ordered it but no hurry. I wont have time to put everything together for 2 weeks anyway. But I was wondering if this port was for HDD's only or if I could use my DVD drive with it as well.

Thanks!

 

[treefrog07]

If the board has an IDE/PATA connector, your old DVD drive should work, you may have to enable IDE/PATA in the BIOS settings.

 

[chefboyeb]

That's my favorite AM3 mobo... Your DVD drive should work with it...

 

[4745454b]

This is pretty much the sole reason IDE still exists on the motherboard. You should be fine.

 

[FoxtrotFTW]

Good News. Thanks a lot guys!

 

[FoxtrotFTW]

Best answer selected by FoxtrotFTW.

 

[treefrog07]

Glad you got it working.