How to install a hard drive?

Upgraded from SATA hard drive interface standard, the eSATA port version provides external drive access faster than the average speed of USB 2.0 ports. However, only a few new computers are equipped with this type of port.

However, you can still install an optional accessory device so that the computer has a faster communication port depending on the current hardware status.

With the PC left over from the SATA connector on the motherboard, you need to have a SATA to eSATA converter cable ready to use. The converter cable is available at some computer equipment stores or you can find it on Amazon.com for a reference price of 7 USD including the courier fee.

With PC and PCI Express slot, you have more options. It is looking for a type of circuit board that supports communication standards such as the ProSpeed ​​™ eSATASimpleTech which is very simple to install.

However, the price of this board is quite high, about 70 USD / unit.

In case the computer only has a PCI slot, although the options are more difficult, it compensates for the reduced cost burden. You can find Addonics control circuit ADSA4R-E supporting up to 4 eSATA outputs. Once attached to the system, Windows will immediately ask you to insert the installation CD to complete the installation of the new device.

Once completed, your computer is ready to connect to new, fast, large capacity new hard drives.