HP Vectra VL6 8 User Manual page 38

Which Data Connectors
to Use
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC
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. This supports up to two IDE hard disk drives, one of
which is already connected. This cable is labeled "HDD".
For optimum performance, use this cable to connect IDE hard disk
drives that are Ultra ATA compatible.
A second Enhanced IDE drive cable that supports up to two IDE
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devices. If you install a CD-ROM drive or a Zip drive, connect it to
this cable. This cable is labeled "CD-ROM".
The third cable is non-IDE and has one connector for a floppy drive.
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Up to four IDE devices can be connected to the system board using the
IDE data cables. (Refer to the storage device's manual to check
whether you need to set jumpers, or if there are any special installation
procedures.)
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