Device Cabling; Cabling An Ide Device - NEC DIRECTION L Service Manual

3-16 Option Installation

Device Cabling

All storage devices require a power and signal cable connection. Devices shipped with the
system are already connected. Cable optional devices as follows.

Cabling an IDE Device

Connect the IDE signal cable connector to the connector on the IDE device.
1.
Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins. Align the IDE cable connector
as shown in Figure 3-12.
2. Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply.
3. Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the IDE device.
4. If installing an IDE CD-ROM drive, also connect the audio cable (see the
instructions that come with the drive).
Figure 3-12 Connecting IDE Device Cables