Maxtor D540X-4K - Manual (Page 26)

Installation
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There are two ways you can configure a system to allow the Maxtor D540X-4K
hard disk drives to communicate over the ATA bus of an IBM or IBM-compatible
PC:
1. Connect the drive to a 40-pin ATA bus connector (if available) on the
motherboard of the PC.
2. Install an IDE-compatible adapter board in the PC, and connect the drive
to the adapter board.
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Most PC motherboards have a built-in 40-pin ATA bus connector that is compatible
with the 40-pin ATA interface of the Maxtor D540X-4K 20.4/40.0/60.0/80.0 GB
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, and refer to Chapter
6 of this manual to ensure signal compatibility.
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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. Maxtor does not supply such an adapter
board, but they are available from several third-party vendors.
Please carefully read the instruction manual that comes with your adapter board, as
well as Chapter 6 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.