{"product_id":"sd-to-ide-44pin-adapter-sdhc-sdxc-laptop-hdd-converter","title":"SD to IDE 44-Pin Adapter – SDHC\/SDXC Laptop HDD Converter","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eOULLX SD to IDE 44-Pin Adapter – Use an SD Card as a Laptop Hard Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathe new life into older laptops and legacy systems with the \u003cstrong\u003eOULLX SD to IDE 44-Pin Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e. This compact conversion card lets you plug any standard SDHC or SDXC memory card directly into a 2.5\" IDE (44-pin) hard drive port — turning your SD card into a fully functional storage device or even a bootable drive for your operating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Simplicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e No drivers required — just insert your SD card, connect the IDE cable to your laptop's HDD port, and power on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue-IDE Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates in true-IDE mode with DMA-33 \/ Ultra DMA transfer support for reliable, fast data access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSD 2.0 Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports SDHC and SDXC cards up to \u003cstrong\u003e128GB\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Master Control IC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a 44-pin \/ 2.0mm male IDE port and one SD card slot on the reverse side, powered by two master control ICs for stable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBootable Drive Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e SD card can function as a start device, capable of running full operating systems and applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad OS Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with DOS, Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac, and Linux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small form factor fits neatly in the 2.5\" drive bay — no screws or assembly required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInsert your SD card into the slot on the back of the adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the IDE 44-pin cable to your laptop's HDD port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower on your system — the card is recognised automatically, no additional drivers needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended SD Card Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRouter use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1GB SD card is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows 98 \/ ME \/ XP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2GB or larger SD card recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-speed performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a high-speed rated SD card for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e SD card is \u003cem\u003enot included\u003c\/em\u003e. Adapter only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIDE 44-pin (2.0mm male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× SD (SDHC \/ SDXC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSD Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDMA-33 \/ Ultra DMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Card Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOS Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDOS, NT4, Win 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac, Linux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-inch-8-piece-hex-short-socket-set-vanadium-steel\"\u003e1\/2\" Drive 8-Piece Hex Short Socket Set – Vanadium Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hex-nut-bolt-extractor-tool-kit-10-piece\"\u003e10-Pc Hex Nut \u0026amp; Bolt Extractor Kit 9–19mm | HIP Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/105-degree-right-angle-driver-with-hex-screwdriver-bit\"\u003e105° Right Angle Driver with 1\/4\" Hex Screwdriver Bit | HIP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/eye-face-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA on eye and face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Will this SD to IDE 44-pin adapter work with my old laptop?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes — if your laptop uses a 2.5-inch IDE (44-pin) hard drive interface, this adapter will fit directly into the HDD bay. It supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac, and Linux, making it ideal for older machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the maximum SD card size supported by this IDE adapter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The OULLX SD to IDE 44-pin adapter supports SDHC and SDXC memory cards up to a maximum capacity of 128GB. For best performance, we recommend using a high-speed Class 10 or UHS-I rated SD card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can I boot an operating system from the SD card using this adapter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Absolutely. The adapter supports true-IDE mode, which means your SD card can be used as a bootable start device — allowing you to install and run full operating systems such as Windows XP or Linux directly from the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Do I need to install drivers to use this adapter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No drivers are required. Simply insert your SD card into the adapter slot, connect the IDE cable to your laptop's HDD port, and power on. The system will automatically detect and use the SD card as a storage device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- production-packaging-notice --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Packaging Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. 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