StarTech.com PLATEIDE2CF Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
IDE to CF Adapter Card with a PCI Bracket
PLATEIDE2CF
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Packaging Contents

• 1 x IDE to CF Adapter with Full Profile Bracket
• 1 x SP4 Floppy to LP4 Molex Adapter Cable
• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Available Full Profile expansion card slot in computer case
• IDE enabled motherboard with available 40 or 44-pin IDE
connector
• Operating system independent
Installation
WARNING! This card, like all computer equipment, can be
severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are
properly grounded before opening your computer case or
touching the card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an
anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an
anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static
electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface
(such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful
to handle the card by its edges or the installation bracket.
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to
1.
the computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug
the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the
back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
Remove the cover from the computer case. See
2.
documentation for your computer system for details.
Locate an open expansion card slot on the computer
3.
case and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer
system for details.).
Set the Master/Slave mode jumper on the CF adapter. See
4.
"IDE Mode Jumper" section for further details
Fasten the bracket of the CF adapter to the rear of the case.
5.
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Connect a 40 or 44-pin IDE cable from the motherboard to
6.
the CF adapter.
Connect an SP4 floppy power cable from the computer
7.
power supply to the CF adapter. If the computer does not
have an available SP4 power connector, an LP4 Molex to SP4
power cable adapter is included.
Place the cover back onto the computer case.
8.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply
9.
and reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.
Insert a CF card into the card slot on the adapter.
10.
**IDE standard does NOT support hot swapping. Do not
insert or remove the CF card, while the system is running.
*actual product may vary from photos
Manual Revision: 06/29/2011