IBM ThinkCentre A30 8198, User Manual

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6. Install the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes and insert the two screws.
7.
Each integrated drive electronics (IDE) drive requires two cables; a four-wire
power cable that connects to the power supply, and a signal cable that connects
to the system board. For a CD-ROM drive, you might also have an audio cable.
To connect a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive to your computer, follow
these steps:
a. Locate the signal cable that comes with your computer or with the new
drive.
b. Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying
parts on the system board” on page 10.
c. Connect one end of the signal cable to the secondary IDE connector on the
system board and the other to the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive.
d.
Your computer has extra power connectors for connecting additional drives.
Connect the power cable to the drive.
8. Clear any cables that might impede replacement of the drive cage.
9. Pivot the drive cage back into place.
What to do next:
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To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
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To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the
cables” on page 21.
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