Guidelines For Connecting Diskette At Interface Signal Cables; Tip For Proper Drive Alignment - IBM Aptiva Handbook

If you are installing a CD-ROM drive (or any drive that
requires a software device driver), follow these
guidelines:
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Attach the signal cable from the drive to Local Bus
connector 1 (labeled J9) or Local Bus connector 2
(labeled J10).
•
Set the newly installed drive as a master device if it
is the only drive attached to the connector.
Otherwise, set the new drive as a slave device. For
instructions on changing a drive setting, see the
documentation that came with the new drive.
Guidelines for connecting diskette AT
interface signal cables
Your system board has one connector for attaching
diskette AT interface signal cables, but you can install
two diskette AT interface drives to this connector if you
have the proper cables.
If you are installing a second diskette drive or an AT
interface tape drive, follow these guidelines:
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Attach the signal cable from the drive to the Diskette
connector, which is labeled J7 on the system board.
•
Do not change any settings on a diskette drive that is
already installed.
•
If you are installing a 5.25-inch drive, you must
purchase a signal cable with a "card edge"
connector. Attach the card edge connector to the
5.25-inch drive.
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•
If you are installing a 3.5-inch device, you might
have to purchase a signal cable.

Tip for proper drive alignment

To ensure that a drive is aligned properly in a bay, do the
following:
1.
Insert each screw and tighten loosely.
2.
After all screws are properly set in their correct
positions, tighten each screw securely.