SSD on SATA in place of HDD on IDE. Possible?

I would like to change my “System” IDE HDD (PATA) for a SSD on SATA interface (I have both interfaces on my motherboard). I am thinking about making a gost copy of the HDD (System) on the SSD. Is it possible?

Thanks.

Win XP3; Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P with Phenom II X4 945.