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Which drive connectors to use – HP Vectra VLi8 User Manual

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3 Replacing Hardware Components

Which Drive Connectors To Use

Which Drive Connectors To Use

Internal drives, such as hard disk drives, DVD drives, and CD-ROM
drives, must be connected to data and power cables. When replacing
these drives, ensure you use the correct data and power connectors.

Hard disk drives should always be connected to the primary IDE
controller. CD-ROM and CD-R/W drives should always be connected to
the secondary IDE controller.

CD-ROM, DVD or Zip drive

Floppy drive

2nd hard disk drive

Master (boot) hard disk drive

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