Device Preparation; Device Cables; Diskette Drive Signal Cable; Ide Signal Cables - NEC POWERMATE V Service Manual

Device Preparation

Before installing a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that
come with the device. For example, check the following:
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Diskette drive
documentation that comes with the drive.
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IDE device
documentation that comes with the device for jumper setting information.
An IDE device, such as an IDE hard disk or IDE CD-ROM reader, must be set
correctly as the first (master) or second (slave) device on the IDE channel.
The standard IDE hard disk (in hard disk models) is set as the master device on
the primary IDE connector. The CD-ROM reader in multimedia models is the
master device on the secondary IDE connector.

Device Cables

The cables used for installation of optional storage devices include:
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diskette drive signal cable

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IDE signal cables

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system power cables.
The diskette drive and IDE cables shipped with the system each support two devices. Cable
connector locations on the system board are shown in Figure 3-21.
Primary IDE
Signal Connector
Secondary IDE
Signal Connector
remove any termination on the optional diskette drive. See the
check the jumper settings on the device before installing it. See the
Figure 3-21 System Board Cable Connectors
Option Installation
Diskette Drive
Signal Connector
Pin 1
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