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Attaching the Cables to the Drive:
Connect the cables to the CD-ROM drive according to the following instructions. Refer to the illustration below
if you have difficulty locating any of the connections.
1. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector 2 to the IDE connector on the drive. Align the cable so that the color-
coded edge is closest to the power cable connector 3. Use the IDE cable provided with this option if there is
no cable attached to the IDE port or if there is only one device connector on the IDE cable.
2. Attach a four-pin power-cable connector 3 to the device dc-power connector.
3. If you have a sound adapter, connect one of the audio cable connectors 1 to the device audio-out
connector. Use the audio cable that has a connector that fits your sound adapter and save the other cable in
case you use a different sound adapter in the future.
Attaching the Faceplates:
This option package includes two faceplates which conform to the curved design of certain IBM systems. If
your computer system has a curved design, you may attach one of the included faceplates so that the front of
the CD-ROM drive matches the exterior cabinet. Choose the faceplate that best fits your system, and attach it
after you have mounted the CD-ROM drive in the appropriate bay. The bezel will not be used with all IBM
systems.
Completing the Hardware Installation:
To complete the hardware section of the CD-ROM drive installation:
1. Be sure that the drive is securely mounted and the connectors are firmly attached.
2. Be sure the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and do not block the power-supply fan blades
or air-flow paths.
3. Reinstall the computer cover.
4. Reconnect all devices and check any devices that might have become disconnected, such as the
keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
5. Plug all power cords into electrical outlets.
Updating the Configuration:
Because you changed the hardware, the configuration-setup information screen should display when you turn
on your computer. If you don't see this screen, check your computer documentation for information about
accessing the configuration or setup utility program.
To see the configuration information for most IBM computers, press F1 during startup when the graphic
displays in the upper right corner of the screen. When you have finished reviewing the information, save the
changes and exit.
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