Iomega 03798300 - Manual (Page 7)

7
Installation
Guide
Follow these instructions if you were unable to
identify your computer’s IDE configuration
from the illustrations on the previous page:
Locate the IDE channels using the CD drive
From the back of the CD drive in your computer, follow the flat, wide
cable to where it connects to the large main board, or motherboard. The
area where it connects is called the IDE channel. If the cable leads to the
motherboard, go to step 2 on the next page.
If you find that the CD drive is connected to a card that is attached to the
motherboard (probably the sound card), go to the next step and follow the
instructions to locate the IDE channels using the computer’s hard drive.
Locate the IDE channels using the computer’s
hard drive
If you don’t have a CD drive on your computer, you will need to use the
hard drive to locate the IDE channels. There are many locations within
your computer where your hard drive might be found. Here are a few of
the locations to help you get started.
Possible
Hard Drive
Locations
Locate your computer’s hard drive and the flat, wide cable attached to it.
Follow this cable to where it connects to the large main board or
motherboard. This connection is called the IDE channel.
˾ IMPORTANT!
If you are unable to locate the hard drive and IDE
channels from the illustrations shown, (you will need to refer to your
computer’s manual for additional help).
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1a
1b