8. Attach the IDE cable

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Attach the EIDE cable so that the red line that signifies Pin 1 of the cable is aligned with Pin 1 on the drive. Although the cables that Sony includes with the unit are keyed so that they may only be installed properly, other cables may not be keyed the same. If you use your existing cable, please be sure to align it properly. The red line side of the cable goes to the set of pins closest to the power connector on the drive.

9. Attach the DC power cable.

Plug your standard power connection to the drive.

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10.Connect the audio cable.

If you have a sound card, you can attach the audio cable to the audio out connectors.

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11.Power up system and Install the CD-Recording software that came with your drive.

12.Restart System.

If there are any difficulties in completing the operations outlined in this manual, please see the troubleshooting guide in Chapter 4. You may also contact the Sony Technical Support Center.

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Sony CRX140E, CRX0811 manual Attach the IDE cable

CRX0811, CRX140E specifications

The Sony CRX140E and CRX0811 are notable optical drives that reflect the precision engineering and technological innovation that Sony has become synonymous with. These drives are tailored for users seeking reliable performance in CD and DVD recording and playback.

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