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Option Installation
IDE Device Cabling
The following procedure explains how to cable an IDE device.
Connect the signal cable connector to the connector on the IDE device (see "IDE
1.
Signal Cables").
Take care to prevent bending drive connector pins. Align the cable connector as
shown in the following figure.
Locate an available power connector coming from the power supply (see "System
2.
Power Cables").
3.
Connect the appropriate power cable to the power connector on the IDE device.
4.
If you are installing a CD-ROM reader connect the audio cable (see the
instructions that come with the reader).
NOTE: The appearance of your device may
vary from the one shown.
NOTE: For best performance, connect an
optional hard disk drive to the primary IDE
connector (see "System Board Sockets and
Connectors").
Figure 3-19 Connecting IDE Device Cables