IBM 8185 - ThinkCentre M50 - 256 MB RAM User Manual

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3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the PATAsecondary IDE connector on the system board. To reduce electronic noise, usethe connectors at the end of the cable only.4. Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect apower connector to the drive.5. If you have a CD-ROM audio cable, connect it to the drive and to the systemboard. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 57.Connecting an additional CD drive, DVD drive, or parallel ATAhard disk driveAn additional drive can be connected to either the PATA primary IDE or PATAsecondary IDE connector.1. Locate an available PATA IDE connector on the three-connector signal cableattached to either the PATA primary IDE or PATA secondary IDE connector onthe system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 57.2. Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the new drive.3. Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect apower connector to the drive.Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveA serial hard disk drive can be connected to either the SATA 1 IDE or SATA 2 IDEconnector.1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive.2. Locate an available SATA IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifyingparts on the system board” on page 57.3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to an availableSATA IDE connector on the system board.4. Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect apower connector to the drive.What to do nextv To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting thecables” on page 70.Installing security featuresTo help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, severalsecurity lock options are available. The following sections will help you identifyand install the various types of locks that might be available for your computer. Inaddition to physical locks, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented bya software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in.Make sure that any security cables you install do not interfere with other computercables.Chapter 3. Types 8196 and 8197 65