The diskette drive interface cable (Figure 8-8) provides an interface between the standard diskette drive in the top bay and the computer’s built-in diskette controller. The connec- tors on the cable are identical; however, the ends of the cable are labeled CNTL for the diskette controller connector (FLOPPY) and DRIVE for the diskette drive connector. (To identify the FLOPPY connector, see Figure 7-1.)

third slot

first slot

rails (2)

mounting screws (4)

controller connector

drive connector

Figure 8-8. Diskette Drive Interface Cable

Installing Diskette Drives That Use the Diskette Drive Controller

To install a 5.25- or 3.5-inch diskette drive that uses the built-in diskette drive controller, follow these steps:

1.Prepare the drive for installation.

Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal sur- face on the back of the computer, unpack the drive, and compare the jumper settings with those in the drive documentation. Change any settings necessary for your system’s configuration.

If the drive does not already have drive rails attached, attach a drive rail to each side of the drive. Orient the drive rails as shown in Figure 8-9. Secure each drive rail to the drive with a screw in the first (from the front) and third slotted screw holes on the drive rail as shown in Figure 8-9.

Figure 8-9. Attaching Drive Rails

2.Remove the computer cover and front bezel according to the instructions in “Removing the Computer Cover” and “Removing the Front Bezel” in Chapter 6.

CAUTION: See “Protecting Against Elec- trostatic Discharge” in the safety instructions at the front of this guide.

3.Slide the new drive into its bay until it snaps securely into place.

If necessary, you can adjust drive alignment by repo- sitioning one or both rails.

4.Connect a DC power cable and the diskette inter- face cable to the back of the drive (see Figure 8-1).

If other installed drives are in the way, you can tem- porarily move them out of the way. Press in on the plastic drive rails at the front of the bay to disengage a drive; then slide the drive toward the front of the chassis (see Figure 8-8).

Refer to Figure 8-6 to determine the appropriate DC power cable connector to use, depending on the type of drive. Plug the DC power cable into the 4-pin power input connector on the back of the drive.

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