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Installing the Hard Drive 9
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Attaching the Cables
An Ultra ATA cable (included) no longer than 18 inches is recommended for all UDMA-
capable hard drives and is required for hard drives configured as cable select. Maxtor strongly
recommends using the Ultra ATA cable included in this package.
The provided Ultra ATA cable has a striped edge indicating pin #1 and a key notch on each
connector. The power cable connector is also keyed to prevent improper connection to the
hard drive.
When connecting the power or ATA cable, push the connector straight into its socket. Do
not rock the connector into place, as this can damage the hard drive or the system.
1.
Locate an available ATA connector on the motherboard or an installed ATA PCI
adapter card.
If you are unable to locate this connector, consult the user manual for your
system or ATA adapter card.
2. Plug the blue connector on the provided Ultra ATA cable straight into the ATA
connector on your motherboard or ATA adapter card.
The correct orientation of the
cable connector can be found by matching the key notch on one side of the cable connector
with the corresponding groove in the ATA connector.
3.
If the hard drive has been configured as a master, plug the black cable connector
into the ATA connector on the rear of the hard drive. If the hard drive has been
configured as a slave, plug the gray cable connector into the ATA connector on
the hard drive.
4. Connect the power cable to the hard drive.
5.
If you are attaching a second device to the same ATA cable, plug the ATA and
power connectors into this device.
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Figure 10. Connecting the Cables (See Quick
Start Poster for enlarged illustration.)
DC Power
Connector
Cable
Power Supply
ATA Interface
Cable
Pin 1
Bevel
Key Slot
Slave
(Gray)
Master
(Black)
Motherboard
or PCI (Blue)
Key
Striped
Edge