4.
Position the IDE device cable so the side with the red wire
aligns with pin 1 on the drive. Make sure the holes in the
connector fit over all the pins; then push in the connector.
power supply
IDE device
cable
5.
Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the
power supply. (They have multicolored wires and a plastic
connector on the end.) Align the notched corners of the
power supply connector and the drive’s power connector;
then push in the connector, as shown above.
Note
Your system has five power supply cables; three with large
connectors and two with small connectors. If you need more
than five cables, you can purchase Y-adapters at most
computer accessory stores. Y-adapters let you use one power
supply cable for two devices.
6.
If you have finished installing or removing drives, replace
the computer’s cover; see “Replacing the Cover” in
Chapter 3 for instructions. Then see “Running SETUP” in
Appendix B for instructions on defining your new drive
configuration.
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