Connecting IDE -> CF card to SCSI to IDE card

[sim085]

Hello,

Sorry for my stupidity in this regard. However is it irrelevant how I connect the IDE -> CF card to the SCSI to IDE card?

I am asking because either way it fits

I do not know if my question is clear enough; basically my SCSI -> IDE adapter has a place where I can connect the IDE -> CF adapter. However I can't understand in which way I should fit this because it fits ok either way.

Regards,
Sim085

[sim085]

(see post below)

[sim085]

Sorry; I took some more time looking at both cards. On the IDE -> CF card, the IDE (male) socket has a small arrow which points to the first pin on the socket.

On the SCSI to IDE card, the IDE (female) adapter is fully numbered from 1 to 40 (very small print).

However it is impossible to connect the pin pointed by the arrow on the IDE -> CF adapter directly in the whole labeled '1' in the SCSI -> IDE card!

Is this normal? Sorry if the question may sound stupid; unfortunately I do not have any experience on these things

[sim085]

Thank you for your answer. However I have only one problem; on my IDE -> CF card, if I put the notch on the top, the arrow is on the left and not on the right! (as in the image). Is it possible?

[sim085]

Nop, the SCSI -> IDE adapter came without a manual. However have no problem with that since it has every pin properly labelled. The IDE -> CF Adapter has a peace of paper but it is in Chinese ... not my favourite language

I am considering of buying a new IDE -> CF adapter at this point.

Just one more question; What would get fried if I connect the two adapters wrongly?

A) SCSI -> IDE adapter
B) IDE -> CF adapter
C) Both

[sim085]

I sent an email to the person who sold me the item and I hope I'll manage to find the correct way to plug it in soon.

Just something different but similar;

At the bottom of the IDE -> CF adapter there is a (white) 4 pin socket. What is it and do I have to fit anything there?

[sim085]

Yes that is what I was refering to...

hmmm... This is more complicated then I thought of. Inside my GVP A500 HD+ I do not have any floppy power connector. All I have is the hard drive power connector. Do I have to solder the floppy power connector with the hard drive power connector?

Additionally; Is there maybe a step - by - step tutorial on how this mod can be built? I have the parts, but really do not know what I have to do with them.

[sim085]

Thanks alexh,

I bought this one;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260372225724&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

Thanks for the advise