Connect your SATA drive to an IDE motherboard. This IDE/ATAPI to SATA adapter lets you connect a SATA drive to a motherboard IDE/ATA 33/66/100/133 port. The IDE/SATA adapter offers a cost-effective solution for bridging the gap between a newer SATA drive & older motherboard designs, allowing you to connect newer SATA drives to an older IDE motherboard port & in turn eliminating the need to upgrade the motherboard for the sake of compatibility with the drives. Saving time & hassle, the IDE to SATA adapter can be connected through simple plug & play installation.