Maxtor 80-160GB manual 2.1 40-Pin ATA Bus Connector

Installation

3.3.2.140-Pin ATA Bus Connector

Most PC motherboards have a built-in 40-pin ATA bus connector that is compatible with the 40-pin ATA interface of the DiamondMax 17 80-160GB AT hard disk drives. If the motherboard has an ATA connector, simply connect a 40-pin ribbon cable between the drive and the motherboard.

You should also refer to the motherboard instruction manual to ensure signal compatibility.

3.3.2.2Adapter Board

If your PC motherboard does not contain a built-in 40-pin ATA bus interface connector, you must install an ATA bus adapter board and connecting cable to allow the drive to interface with the motherboard.

Please carefully read the instruction manual that comes with your adapter board, as well as Chapter 5 of this manual to ensure signal compatibility between the adapter board and the drive. Also, make sure that the adapter board jumper settings are appropriate.

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