IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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This cable supports one drive only. If you want to install a diskette
drive in bay 2, you will have to replace this cable with a diskette
cable that supports two drives.
Guidelines for connecting drives
The following are important points to remember when connecting power and
signal cables to internal drives:
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If you replace any drives, it is important to remember which cable is
attached to which drive.
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Ensure that the drive connector at the end of the signal cable is always
connected to a drive; also, ensure that the drive connector at the other
end is connected to the system board. This reduces electronic noise
from the computer.
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If two IDE devices are used on a single cable, one must be designated
as the master device and the other as the slave device. The master
and slave designation is determined by switch or jumper settings on
each IDE device.
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If two IDE devices are on a single cable, and only one is a hard disk
drive, the hard disk drive must be set as the master device.
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If you have only one IDE device on a cable, it must be set as the
master device.
Installing an internal drive
Before you begin:
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Read “Safety information” on page vii and “Handling static-sensitive
devices” on page 57.
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Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.
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Disconnect all power cords and external cables attached to the
computer, and then remove the computer cover (see “Removing the
cover” on page 59).
To install an internal drive:
1. Move the power supply aside so you have clear access to the cables.
See “Moving the power supply” on page 61.
2. Open the swinging door in front of bays 1 and 2.
3. Remove the drive bay panel from the bay into which you are installing
the drive by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver in the cutout along the left
edge of the panel and prying slightly to the left.
Chapter 7. Installing internal options
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