IBM 8Xmax, User Manual

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Rear view of the drive
Pin 1
1
Reserved
2 Audio-out connector
This port connects the analog audio signals to an audio adapter.
3 Configuration pins
These pins are used to set the drive configuration.
4
IDE port
This connects the DVD-ROM drive to the IDE cable.
5
Power connector
This connects the power cord to the DVD-ROM drive.
Installing the drive
Use the following steps to install the drive.
Step 1. Opening the computer
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug the power cords for the computer and all attached devices.
3. Remove the cover from the computer.
Step 2. Unpacking the drive
1. Take the bag the drive is packed in and touch it to an unpainted metal surface for
at least two seconds. This will drain the static electricity from the package and
your body.
2. Remove the drive from the bag.
If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded surface,
such as a magazine, and place the drive on the bag.
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