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Step 6. Attaching the cables to the drive
The following diagram shows where to connect the cables to the drive.
1. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector 1 to the IDE connector on the drive.
2. Attach a four-pin power cable 2 to the power connector on the
Step 7. Completing the hardware installation
1. Be sure that the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is securely mounted
2. Be sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and that they
3. Reinstall the computer cover.
4. Reconnect all external devices.
5. Plug all power cords into the electrical outlets.
Step 8. Updating your computer configuration
After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer.
Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on
your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation
for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program.
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Align the cable so that the color-coded edge is closest to the power cable
connector 2 . Use the 80-conductor high speed IDE cable that is provided with
this option if there is no cable attached to the IDE port, if there is only one
device connector on the computer IDE cable, or if the existing cable in your
computer is a low-speed 40-conductor type. The IDE cable can have up to three
connectors. For the best signal quality when you are connecting only one
device to the IDE cable, connect one end of the cable to the IDE connector, and
connect the other end of the cable to the device. Do not use the middle
connector.
If you are connecting two devices to the IDE cable, connect one end of the
cable to the IDE connector, and connect the master and subordinate devices to
the remaining connectors on the other end. Many computers have two cables
for attaching up to four ATA devices. For best performance, attach fast devices
(such as hard disk drives) to the cable that is connected to the primary IDE
connector, and connect the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive or other
slower devices (such as CD-ROM drives, tape drives, and removable media) to
the cable that is connected to the secondary IDE connector.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.
Be sure that the cables will not be pinched or crowded by the computer cover
and that all other cable and power connections are secure.
and that the connectors are firmly attached.
do not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths.
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