Add-on modules / Upgrading
A26361-D1692-Z121-1-7619, Edition 1 19
Attaching Drive Cables Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. These cables are "keyed" to only allow them to be
connected in the correct manner. The mainboard D1692 has two on-board IDE channels, each
supporting two drives. The black connector designates the Primary channel, while the white
connector designates the Secondary channel.
Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE connector, and the other
end(s) into the drive(s). Each ATA-133 IDE cable has three connectors, two of which are closer
together. The BLUE connector that is furthest away from the other two is the end that connects to
the motherboard. The other two connectors are used to connect to drives.
Notes:
• Always remember to properly set the drive jumpers.
• If only using one device on a channel, it should be set as Master.
• If only using one device on a channel connect it to the last connector.
• The maximum supported length of an IDE cable is 18".
• There are no Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
The mainboard D1692 is also equipped with four Serial ATA (SATA) channels.
The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive.
1 = SATA drive cable connection
2 = SATA drive power connection
3 = SATA cable motherboard connect or
4 = SATA drive power adapter
Floppy Drives
Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives. In most cases, there will
be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the cable. Attach floppy drive (drive
A:) to the end of the cable with the twist in it.