The adapter plugs directly into the IDE device. Sold ready to use, with adapter power cord and male-male Sata cord. This adapter will allow you, for example, to use an IDE standard device on a recent motherboard that only has Sata ports. Operating mode in three steps: 1- You plug the adapter into the IDE device, then you power it using the supplied cord which you will connect to your internal power supply. Your IDE device must have been positioned in 'master' 2- You then connect the adapter to the Sata port on the motherboard using the Sata cable provided. 3- All you have to do is connect your IDE device to the tower power supply, then start the computer: your IDE device is now recognized as a Sata device! . New item, sold in blister pack with Sata and power cord. No driver is needed.
eBay