IBM 8303, 8309, 8308, 8312, 8313, 8311, 8310, 8315, 8314 To connect an additional IDE hard disk drive

7.Install the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes and insert the two screws.

8.Pivot the drive bay cage back into place.

9.Each integrated drive electronics (IDE) drive requires two cables; a four-wire power cable that connects to the power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board. You might also have an audio cable to connect.

The steps to connect an IDE drive are different depending on the type of drive you are connecting. Locate the procedure below for your drive connection.

To connect an additional IDE hard disk drive

1.You will have to obtain a three-connector, ATA-100 compatible signal cable to connect your new hard disk.

2.Remove the two-connector cable from the hard disk drive.

3.Locate the primary IDE connector on the system board. One end of the three-connector cable connects to the hard disk drive and the other connects to the system board. See “Types 8305, 8306, 8309, and 8313” on page 45.

4.Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the new hard disk drive.

5.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.

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