System Board Drive Connections - Compaq 8000 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Hardware Reference Manual

CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer,
and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Appendix
D, Electrostatic Discharge on page
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label
the package "Fragile: Handle With Care."

System Board Drive Connections

Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.
Figure 2-23
Table 2-4 System Board Drive Connections
No. System Board Connector
1 SATA0
2 SATA1
3 SATA2
4 SATA3
5 eSATA
6 Media Card Reader
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To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
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System Board Drive Connections
System Board Label
SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
ESATA
MEDIA
Color
dark blue
white
light blue
orange
black
black
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