
Connect the cable of CD-ROM drive to the motherboard.
Aim the red side
of cable at the
first pin
Connect the cable of hard disk drive to the motherboard.
Where is Pin1
?
When connecting IDE cables, bear in mind to
aim the red side of IDE cables at the first pin of
the socket where has a bold line marked at the
corner of socket on the motherboard. If you
are still not sure, please refer to your
motherboard manual.
What if there is no foolproof device
on the cable?
If you happen to have a no fool-proof cable, just
remember that the first pin is next to the red line and
it would be safe to locate the first pin close to the
power cord.
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