HP SG3140IL, SG3245IN manual Cable Select jumper

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4Make sure the jumper on the new optical drive or new Parallel ATA hard disk drive is in the CS (Cable Select) position. Your drive may vary from the illustration. The Serial ATA hard disk drive does not use Cable Select.

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Cable Select jumper

5Release the drive bay by pulling the latch out away from the chassis and then sliding the drive part way into the front of the chassis. (The latch drive brackets secure the drives in their respective positions in the chassis.)

6Connect the power and data cables from the back of the drive you want to add. Reconnect the sound cable, if present.

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WARNING: For a second Parallel ATA drive, make sure to connect the data cable labeled Master to the primary hard disk drive, and the data cable labeled Slave to the secondary hard disk drive. If the data cable is not connected correctly, the PC is unable to locate the hard disk drive and data may be lost.

10Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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Contents Upgrading and Servicing Guide USA Table of Contents Iv Upgrading and Servicing Guide Safety Information Opening and Closing the PCPreparing the PC Before Opening the PCAfter Closing the PC Removing the Side PanelReplacing the Side Panel Removing the Front Panel Replacing the Front Panel Locating Components Inside the Computer Removing and Replacing Drives Removing an Optical DriveAdding or Replacing an Optical Drive Cable Select jumper Upgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide Removing the Memory Card Reader Adding or Replacing the Memory Card Reader Removing the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading and Servicing Guide Adding or Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Upgrading and Servicing Guide Upgrading and Servicing Guide Adding Memory DDR DIMRemoving a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Removing or Installing an Add-in Card Removing an Add-in CardUpgrading and Servicing Guide Installing an Add-in Card Replacing the Battery
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SG3245IN, SG3140IL specifications

The HP SG3140IL and SG3245IN are versatile desktop solutions designed to meet the demands of both professional and personal users. With a blend of powerful performance, sleek design, and cutting-edge technology, these machines are well-suited for a range of applications, from business productivity to multimedia entertainment.

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In summary, the HP SG3140IL and SG3245IN are powerful desktop systems that cater to a diverse user base, offering performance, expandability, and a solid suite of features. Whether for business or leisure, these desktops rise to the occasion, making them dependable choices for users seeking reliability and efficiency.