40 pin vs 80 pin cable

[PigPusher]

Every time I boot up my computer it tells me an 80 pin cable is not installed.  Although I have not checked yet to see what I have will it make much difference if an 80 pin cable is installed?

[Doug]

That's your HD cable, need to open up your machine and make sure ALL connections are securely connected.

[PigPusher]

But Douglas does it make a lot of difference between the two?

[Doug]

40 pin is old technology... very outdated.  It could also be your CD Rom or DVD drive, as well.

[PigPusher]

Thanks guy.