What are the possible data cable types to connect DVD writer to motherboard? What are the differences between them? Do I have to use only one type for a writer or is it optional?

My motherboard is GigaByte P43-ES3G and my DVD writer is LG GH22NP20.

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There are two datacables out there, IDE aka PATA and SATA. Your DVD-Writer is an IDE one, and the pictures from Google tell me that your Motherboard has IDE-Sockets, so there you go.

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Take a look at this page to see features of SATA, IDE/PATA and SCSI technologies. There is also a thorough comparison.

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