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2.2 Jumper settings

2.2.1 Master/slave configuration

The options jumper block (J8) shown in Figure 2 is used to configure the drive for operation. It is the 6-pin dual header between the I/O connector and the power connector. Use the following settings to configure the drive as a master or a slave.

Master or single drive. The drive is configured at the factory for a master or single-drive operation with a jumper set on pins 7 and 8.

Drive is slave. Remove the jumper to configure the drive as a slave.

Drive is master with a non-ATA-compatible slave. Set a jumper on pins 5 and 6 and a jumper on pins 7 and 8. Use this jumper setting only if the drive does not work as a master with a jumper set on pins 7 and 8.

Options jumper block (J8)

Master or single drive

Drive is slave

Master with a non-ATA- compatible slave

Cable select

7 5 3 1

8 6 4 2

Figure 2. Master/slave jumper settings

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