Marathon 810 for cable select, insta ll bo th m aster/ sla ve
jumpers, as shown in Figure 1 on p age 4.
Attaching cables
This drive is designed for a host computer that supplies interface
signals and +5V power through a single 44-pin connector and
cable. If your computer has a fixed connector that attaches
directly to the drive, skip ahead to the fol lowing sec tion, “Mount-
ing the drive.” Oth erwise , at ta ch the inter face /pow er c able
as described below.
1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery.
2. Put on a grounded wrist strap.
3. Open your computer case. See your system manual for
instructions.
Caution. Special training or tools may be needed to service
laptop and notebook computers. In some cases, open-
ing the case may void your warranty.
4. Connect the 44-pin interface/power cable. Match pin 1 of
the cable to pin 1 of the interface connectors on the drive and
on the computer. Pin 1 is usually denoted by a stripe along
one edge of the cable. The location of pin 1 on the drive
interface connector is shown in Figure 1 on page 4. The cable
should be no longer than 18 inches (0.457 meters).
Caution. The printed-circuit cables used in laptop computers
are very delicate. Be careful not to tear them.
Mounting the drive
Mount the drive securely in the computer using M3X0.5 metric
screws in the four bottom mounting holes or the four side mounting
holes. You can mount the drive in any orientation. Be careful not to
strain or crimp the interface/power cable.
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