Section 3
Option Installation
Figure Section 3-1 shows the device slot locations.
Device Preparation
Before you install a storage device in the system, follow any preinstallation instructions that
come with the device.
For example, check the following items for these devices:
n
Diskette drive
documentation that comes with the drive.
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IDE device
the documentation that comes with the device for jumper setting information.
An IDE device, such as an IDE hard disk or IDE CD-ROM reader, must be set
correctly as the first (master) or second (slave) device on the IDE channel.
The standard IDE hard disk (in hard disk models) is set as the master device on
the primary IDE connector. The CD-ROM reader in multimedia models is the
master device on the secondary IDE connector.
Device Cables
The cables that you use to install optional storage devices in the system include:
Figure Section 3-1 Device Slot Locations
remove any termination on the optional diskette drive. See the
check the jumper settings on the device before you install it. See
5 1/4-Inch
Accessible Slots
3 1/2-Inch
Accessible Slot
3 1/2-Inch Internal
Hard Disk Slot
(behind panel)
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