HP Vectra VLi8 Supplementary Manual page 14

Which Data Connectors
to Use
Before Installing an IDE
Hard Disk
2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC
Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices
There are three data cables inside your PC. Two of these are for IDE
devices.
An Enhanced Ultra ATA IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard
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disk drive cable.
For optimum performance, use this cable to connect the Ultra ATA
IDE hard disk drive.
A second IDE drive cable that supports two IDE devices. If you
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install a CD-ROM drive, a DVD drive or a Zip drive, connect it to this
cable.
The third cable is non-IDE and has one connector for a floppy drive.
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Up to three IDE devices can be connected to the system board using
the IDE data cables.
Refer to the drive's installation guide to see if you must set jumpers or if
there is a special installation procedure to follow.
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