Western Digital WD SATA Hard Drives Installation Manual page 8

2. Connect the SATA interface cable to the SATA interface port:
Connect the smaller end of the WD SATA cable to an available SATA port located on
your computer system's motherboard or the SATA host adapter (sold separately). Both
configurations shown below.
5.25-inch Bay
Hard Drives
(in 3.5-inch Bay)
CD-ROM Drive
Floppy Drive
3. Attach the power supply cable:
Attach the computer power supply cable to the legacy ATA 4-pin power connector. The
legacy ATA 4-pin power connector is keyed to ensure proper insertion.
Caution: Western Digital's SATA cable with SecureConnect does not supply power to the
drive. When using the Western Digital SATA cable, you must also attach the legacy ATA
4-pin power connector to the SATA drive. If instead you use a standard SATA interface
cable (not included) on the SATA drive, DO NOT connect both SATA power cable (not
included) and legacy power cable at the same time or the drive will malfunction. To prevent
incorrect connection, use the Western Digital SATA interface cable supplied in the kit.
Serial ATA Motherboard Configuration
Faceplate
3.5-inch
Serial ATA Host Adapter Configuration
WESTERN DIGITAL SERIAL ATA HARD DRIVE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Motherboard
Expansion Slot
SATA Adapter Card
SATA Connector
on Adapter Card
Power Supply
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