HP CD-Writer Plus Internal 9110i Drive - Manual (Page 9)

How to Connect the IDE Data Cable 9
How to Connect the IDE Data Cable
When you place Software Disc 1 in your CD-ROM and click Install CD-
Writer Plus the software analyzes your computer and makes a
recommendation about connecting the CD-Writer Plus hardware.
The Install Recommendation tells you whether there will be one or two
devices connected to the IDE data cable.
CAUTION: Do not attach the CD-Writer Plus drive to a sound board’s IDE
controller.
Most data cable connectors are keyed to fit only one way. If your
connector is not keyed to fit only one way make sure the cable’s colored
edge is aligned with PIN-1 where it connects to the CD-Writer Plus drive
and where it connects to the IDE controller on the motherboard. Among
the labels you may find that identify PIN-1 on the motherboard are PIN1,
1 or a small triangle pointing to the pin.
CAUTION: Make sure that you are attaching the cable correctly! You must
locate PIN-1 on each connector and attach the cable so that the edge with the
color stripe is aligned with PIN-1. If the cable is attached incorrectly, your
computer may not boot up.