System Board Drive Connections - HP dx7500 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 2-19
Table 2-3 System Board Drive Connections
No. System Board Connector
1 Media Card Reader
2 SATA4
3 SATA5
4 SATA1
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System Board Drive Connections
System Board Label
F_USB2
SATA4
SATA5
SATA1
Color
white
red
black
white
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