Linux won't detect it is as IDE. The IDE controller on this mobo is add-on and apparently Linux at least prior 2.6-18 doesn't recognize this controller. After 2.6-18 it might, but I don't have anything handy with that kernel to try it on.
Also, if you use a USB cdrom, or Sata (probably) I would think it would work. I have used USB cdroms to boot this mobo and it works. Now getting an installation on it is another task that I have yet to conquer.