{"product_id":"ide-to-sata-bidirectional-adapter-converter-card-pcb-metal","title":"Bidirectional IDE to SATA Adapter Converter Card – PCB+Metal","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eBidirectional IDE to SATA \/ SATA to IDE Adapter Converter Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathe new life into older hardware with this compact, plug-and-play \u003cstrong\u003eIDE to SATA bidirectional conversion card\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you need to connect a modern SATA hard drive to a legacy IDE motherboard, or vice versa, this durable PCB+Metal adapter makes the job effortless — no drivers required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Bidirectional Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works both IDE → SATA and SATA → IDE, giving you maximum flexibility for upgrades and system builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Serial ATA transfer rates up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 Gbps (150 MB\/s)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast enough for everyday storage tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 and Ultra ATA 100\/133 specifications. Supports IDE hard drives larger than 240GB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Driver Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply plug in and go. Compatible with Windows 98\/98SE\/ME\/2000\/XP\/Win7\/Win10 and Mac OS 8.6 and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Sturdy Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from high-quality PCB and metal at just 5.4 × 4.5 × 1 cm — minimal footprint, no wasted space inside your case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40-Pin IDE \/ SATA \/ 4-Pin Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes SATA data cable and power adapter cable in the box for a complete setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB + Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4 × 4.5 × 1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-Pin IDE \/ SATA \/ 4-Pin Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1.5 Gbps (150 MB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOS Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 98–Win10, Mac OS 8.6+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Mainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Connect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlug the adapter's \u003cstrong\u003eIDE jack\u003c\/strong\u003e into your motherboard's IDE interface (ensure correct pin alignment — note the IDE on this card is slightly smaller than a standard hard-disk IDE interface).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the included \u003cstrong\u003eSATA data cable\u003c\/strong\u003e from the adapter to your SATA hard drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the included \u003cstrong\u003epower adapter cable\u003c\/strong\u003e (or a floppy drive power connector) to power the adapter from your PC's power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the SATA hard drive's power using the appropriate power connector from your chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower on — the drive should be detected automatically. If not, check BIOS settings to ensure IDE interface auto-detection is enabled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hdmi-splitter-cable-1-in-2-out-1080p-3d-dual-display\"\u003e1-In-2-Out HDMI Splitter Cable 1080P 3D – TV Monitor Projector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/displayport-to-hdmi-cable-4k-dp-adapter-pc-tv-projector-monitor\"\u003e1.8M DisplayPort to HDMI Cable 4K DP Adapter – PC TV Monitor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-in-2-out-hdmi-splitter-cable-1080p-dual-port-adapter\"\u003e1-In-2-Out HDMI Splitter Cable 1080P | PC, PS4, Xbox, TV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthoritative Resource\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor guidance on computer hardware standards and storage interface specifications, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can this IDE to SATA adapter work in both directions — SATA to IDE and IDE to SATA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes! This is a true bidirectional IDE to SATA converter card. You can use it to connect a SATA hard disk to an IDE motherboard interface, or connect an IDE hard drive to a SATA interface, making it extremely versatile for PC upgrades and legacy system builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Do I need to install drivers to use this IDE SATA conversion card?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No driver installation is required. This IDE to SATA adapter is completely plug-and-play and is compatible with Windows 98 through Windows 10, as well as Mac OS 8.6 and above, right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What should I do if my SATA hard drive is not recognised after installing the adapter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: First, double-check that both the SATA data cable and the power cable are securely connected to both the adapter and the hard drive. Then enter your system BIOS and ensure the IDE interface is set to auto-detect storage devices. Also verify that the 40-pin IDE connector is properly aligned on the motherboard — misalignment by even one row is a common cause of non-detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What hard drive sizes does this bidirectional SATA to IDE adapter support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This conversion card supports IDE drives larger than 240GB and is compliant with Ultra ATA 100\/133 and Serial ATA 1.0 specifications, making it suitable for a wide range of legacy and modern hard drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can this IDE to SATA adapter work in both directions — SATA to IDE and IDE to SATA?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes! This is a true bidirectional IDE to SATA converter card. 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