Freecom Internal IDE, Manual

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Rear panel
Analog Audio Output
Jumper Connector Power connector
Connector
Digital Audio Output Connector
IDE Interface Connector
Power Connector: Connects to the power supply and 12-V DC) of the host
computer.
Attantion! Be careful to connect with the proper polarity. Connecting the wrong
way may damage the system (and is not guaranteed).
IDE Interface Connector: Connect to the IDE (Integrated Device Electronics)
interface using a 40-pin flat IDE cable.
Attantion! Do not connect or disconnect the cable when the power is on, as this
could cause a short circuit and damage the system. Always turn the power OFF
when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
Jumper Connector: This jumper determines whether the drive is configured as
a master or slave. Changing the master-slave configuration takes effect after
power-on reset.
Analoq Audio Output Connector: Provides output to a sound card (analog
signal).
Audio Output Connector: Not used.
2. Installing the Drive
2.1 Installation
Before installing the drive, please note the following points.
Your will need the following:
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A head screw driver of a suitable size to fit the securing screws for the drive
unit.
The manual for the computer, so you can find out the positions for the IDE
controller.
Turn off all peripheral appliances of the computer, and the computer itself,
and disconnect their power cords from the wall sockets.
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Discharge any static electricity by touching the computer covers etc.