yes, it is. The pin just seems unused, everything "works" as before without it.
I'd like to check voltages of IDE and Alice.
It should be pin 52 for +5V and pin 58 for GND on Alice, right?
41 and 42= +5V, 43=GND for IDE.
BTW, which pin is 1 on IDE connector? There is number 1 printed on PCB, but I suspect its 44 actually?
Can I check Alice voltages with digital multimeter (can it break something?)