5.If you have a
Connecting an additional IDE CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
1.Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board and the
2.Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the new
3.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.
Connecting an additional IDE hard disk drive
1.Locate the primary IDE connector on the system board. One end of the
2.Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the new hard disk drive.
3.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.
What to do next
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 21.
Physical security
To help prevent hardware theft, you can install a rope clip and cable and an integrated cable lock. You can also install a padlock to secure the cover. Make sure the security cable does not interfere with other computer cables. (See Access IBM for more security information.) Refer to the following illustration to identify these security features.
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