IDE config of devices both S-ATA and P-ATA

Hi everybody,
I would like some assistance in configuring my system to take the following devices.
Maxtor 160GB Sata - (Master boot drive with OS Win Xp Sp1)
Pioneer DVR-106 (Master)
Liteon 52x CD-RW (Master)
Maxtor 120GB PATA (Master or Slave, which ever is going to give me the best performance)
Is it better to use all availble IDE ports available?
Please can you recommend which IDE ports and channels I need to connect these too, to obtain the best working performance and system stability.
Most importantly, how do I configure the BIOS setting in On-chip IDE configuration, not very sure about this
Thanks very much

I can't answer most of your questions, but can state the following general observations:
1. Performance is enhanced by isolating devices on separate busses where possible.
2. If you don't have sufficient busses for total isolation, performance is enhanced by combining devices that are not typically used at the same time. For instance, that DVD writer probably could be combined on the same buss as the CD writer.
3. When combining devices, make the most frequently used one be the buss master.
4. If you use cable select, I've heard that the most frequently used device should be at the farthest end of the buss (no idea why).
Beyond that, I would imagine that the use of your various busses may impact performance as well. Some such things are faster than others. Of course you can not  freely move devices between the buss types either...you are limited to what hardware you are using. Maybe someone else has more info.

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