Connecting Diskette And Ide Devices (Low Profile Computers) - DEC Digital PC 3500 System Reference Manual

Adding Mass Storage Devices
Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices (Low Profile
Computers)
To connect diskette and IDE devices, perform the following:
1. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the appropriate device as shown in
figures 6-5 and 6-6.
NOTE
ribbon cable connector furthest from the backplane connector.
Make sure the cable is connected with the correct orientation. Most cables
and sockets are keyed so you cannot connect them backwards. If your
cable or device is not keyed, you must connect pin 1 of the cable to pin 1 of
the device's socket.
Pin 1 of the cable is on the edge with the colored stripe. Pin 1 of the device's
socket should be marked with a number or symbol at one end of socket or
with a number or symbol printed on the circuit board near one end of the
socket. If necessary, refer to the device's documentation for pin 1
orientation.
2. Connect the appropriate power cable to the device.
3. Replace the outside cover.
4. Connect all external devices and restore power.
5. Run the BIOS Setup utility to configure your computer.
Refer to Chapter 2, "Using the BIOS Setup Utility."
6-10
: If only one IDE device is installed, make sure you use the