Allows connection of a sata device to an ide motherboard or cardr r a compact form factor to fit into almost any installation and no driver installation for true plug and play installationr backed by a lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical supportr r allows connection of a sata device to an ide motherboard or card this ide to sata adapter converts a 40 pin ide connector to a sata connector allowing you to connect a 25in or 35in sata sata sata iisata 300 drive to the motherboar