
2.10 Connect Signal Cable
After setting up disk devices, we need to connect their cables to the motherboard. As a
result of various connector locations on different motherboards, it is wise to read the words
marked on the motherboard before you connect the cable. Let's take a look at how these
connectors are marked on the motherboard.
You won't go wrong if you read the words correctly.
First pin
40-pin IDE connector
34-pin floppy disk drive connector
First pin
You can distinguish IDE cable from left and right. Normally, a standard cable has a
fool-proof device which is a small salient on the cable and you will find a small dent on the
socket. Just aim the salient at the dent and then plug it in.
Connect IDE cables to hard-disk drive and CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM Drive
Hard-disk Drive
The red line aims at the first pin.
2-27
Start To Handle
Содержание HQ85
Страница 2: ......
Страница 6: ...Note 1 4 How To Use This Manual...
Страница 42: ...Screw the interface card to the housing with NO 1 screws 2 36 Start To Handle...
Страница 44: ...Note 2 38 Start To Handle...
Страница 54: ...Note 3 10 Check What You ve Achieved...