2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC
Installing Mass Storage Devices
Up to three IDE devices can be connected to the system board using these data cables.(Refer to the storage device’s manual to check whether you need to set jumpers, or if there are any special installation procedures.)
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| 1 | Hard disk drive | 1. | Bootable hard disk drive: | First connector, Primary IDE Cable |
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| 2 | Hard disk drives | 1. | Bootable hard disk drive: | First connector, Primary IDE Cable |
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| 2. | Second hard disk drive: | Second connector, Primary IDE Cable |
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| 3 | Hard disk drives | 1. | Bootable hard disk drive: | First connector, Primary IDE Cable |
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| 2. | Second hard disk drive: | Second connector, Primary IDE Cable |
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| 3. | Third hard disk drive: | Secondary IDE Cable |
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| 1 | Hard disk drive | 1. | Bootable hard disk drive: | First connector, Primary IDE Cable |
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| 2 | Hard disk drives | 1. | Bootable hard disk drive: | First connector, Primary IDE Cable |
| 1 | 2. | Second hard disk drive: | Second connector, Primary IDE Cable | |
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| 3. | Secondary IDE Cable | |
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Configuring an IDE Device After Installation
After installing a second IDE drive, or after installing any flexible disk drive, you will need to verify that your PC has correctly identified the new configuration, by viewing the HP Summary Screen. Refer to the page 66. If the configuration is not correct, run the Setup program to configure the device. Refer to “HP Setup Program” on page 66.
IDE drives are automatically detected by the Setup program. However, a newly installed
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