User Manual EasyDrive Version 4.0
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2. Hardware installation
The EasyDrive has the same dimensions as a 3.5" diskette drive. Please observe the fol-
lowing points when installing the EasyDrive:
2.1
Installation
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Switch off the power supply to the computer before removing the case!
The EasyDrive can be installed in any unused 3.5" drive bay. The mounting holes at the
sides of the drive correspond to those of a standard 3.5" diskette drive and ensure that
the front panel of the EasyDrive is correctly lined up with the case of the computer.
Only use the supplied screws and/or screws with a maximum length of 5 mm for the
mounting holes at the sides of the EasyDrive.
The mounting holes at the bottom of the EasyDrive allow it to be installed in a stan-
dard 5.25" drive bay. If necessary, the EasyDrive can be installed tilted to any angle.
2.2 Connecting the power supply cable
The EasyDrive has a standard 3.5" diskette drive power supply connector. Connect an
unused connector from the PC power supply to the power socket at the rear of the
EasyDrive.
Use the supplied adapter if your PC only has a standard hard disk or CD-ROM power
connector available.
2.3 Connecting the IDE interface
Connect the IDE controller of your PC to the IDE connector on the rear of the EasyDrive
using a standard IDE ribbon cable. Use the cable supplied if you PC does not have an
unused cable.
The EasyDrive must be the only device which is connected to the IDE channel (prima-
ry or secondary IDE controller). In other words, do not connect other devices to the
same IDE ribbon cable. An IDE controller card with additional IDE channels is available
from altec on request.
