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Attaching IDE Interface and Power Cables
In order for your computer to recognize that the Maxtor hard drive is in the system, the IDE interface and power
cables must be connected to the hard drive, the mother board or the IDE hard drive interface card.
1 Attach an available IDE interface connector to J1 (see Figure 4-8 below) on the Maxtor hard drive.
This connector is keyed and will only fit in one orientation. Do not force the connector.
The striped or colored edge of the IDE interface cable indicates pin 1. Pin 1 on the IDE interface cable should
match pin 1 on the drive connector. On the Maxtor hard drive, pin 1 is closest to the power connector.
2 Connect an available power connector to J2 (see Figure 4-8 below) on the Maxtor hard drive.
This connector is keyed and will only fit in one orientation. Do not force the connector.
IMPORTANT: After attaching the IDE interface cable and the power cable to the Maxtor hard drive, verify
that all other cables connected to other devices, the mother board or interface cards are
correctly seated.
Figure 4 - 8
IDE Interface and Power Cabling Detail
Striped/colored edge is pin 1