Dell Dimension 1100 Service Manual

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DrivesYour computer supports a combination of these devices:One hard driveOne optional floppyUp to two CD or DVD drivesGeneral Installation GuidelinesConnect the IDE hard drive to the system board connector labeled PRI IDE. Connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeledJ6J1.When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the deviceattached to the last connector on the interface cable is primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to themiddle connector on the interface cable is the secondary device (drive 1). See the drive documentation in your upgrade kit forinformation on configuring devices for the cable select setting.Connecting Drive CablesWhen you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to thesystem board. Some drives may also have an audio connector; one end of the audio cable will attach to the drive connectorand the other will attach to the system board.Drive Interface ConnectorsMost interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab ora filled-in hole on the other connector.When connecting an IDE cable, ensure you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When disconnecting an IDE cable,grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.Power Cable ConnectorHard DriveCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located inthe Product Information Guide.