1.Remove computer cover and faceplate if required (refer to your computer system’s manual for removal information).

2.If the DVD-RAM is replacing a CD-ROM, disconnect all connectors and re- move the CD-ROM presently installed in your system.

3.Your Toshiba DVD-RAM can be placed in any free half-height drive slot at the front of your computer. (It can be mounted horizontally or vertically.)

4.Carefully start sliding the DVD-RAM into the opening with the disc tray facing the front of the computer. Before you push the drive all the way in you will need to connect the IDE BUS cable, audio cable and the power cable to the back of the drive.

CONNECTING CABLES

Cable Locations on Rear of DVD-RAM

IDE BUS (Data) Cable - Most computer system have a primary and secondary IDE BUS cable already installed (an IDE BUS cable is include with your kit if your system does not have a secondary IDE BUS cable).

If you are replacing a CD-ROM:connect the DVD-RAM drive using the BUS cable that the CD-ROM was connected to. Insure that the jumper setting of the DVD-RAM is the same as the CD-ROM drive you are replacing.

If the DVD-RAM is not replacing a CD-ROM and/or is in addition to a CD-ROM:

locate the secondary IDE BUS cable in your system. If your system does not have a secondary IDE BUS cable installed, you will need to install the IDE BUS cable that was included with your kit.

Installing secondary IDE BUS cable: locate the secondary IDE BUS connec- tor on your system’s motherboard (refer to your system’s documentation for location). Connect one end of the IDE BUS cable to motherboard, assuring that it is keyed properly and that cable’s colored edge is aligned with Pin 1.

Connect secondary IDE BUS cable to DVD-RAM drive, assuring that pin 1 of the

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Toshiba 1202kit installation instructions Connecting Cables