IBM A50 User Manual

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Connecting an additional CD drive, DVD drive, or parallel ATAhard disk driveAn additional drive can be connected to either the primary IDE or secondary IDEconnector.1. Locate an available IDE connector on the three-connector signal cable attachedto either the primary IDE or secondary IDE connector on the system board. See“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 35.2. 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 any available SATA connector.1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive.2. Locate an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying partson the system board” on page 35.3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to an availableSATA 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 48.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 2. Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 43