Gateway DX4320 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 33

Connect the data ribbon cable or signal cable to the back of the drive., Warning

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Connecting the drive cables 2 Connect the data ribbon cable or signal cable to the back of the drive. Warning If you are connecting a data ribbon cable, make sure that you align the red-striped edge of the cable toward the Pin 1 end of the data cable connector. Usually, this is the end of the connector that is nearest the power supply connector. PIN 1 is usually labeled with a small arrow, the number "1," or a low number (for example, "2"). Be careful not to force the cable connector or bend any of the pins. - OR - If you are connecting a signal cable, the signal cable is keyed to align correctly with the signal connector on the back of the drive. - OR - www.gateway.com 29

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Connecting the drive cables
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Connect the data ribbon cable or signal cable to the back of the drive.
- OR -
Warning
If you are connecting a data ribbon cable, make sure that
you align the red-striped edge of the cable toward the Pin
1 end of the data cable connector. Usually, this is the end
of the connector that is nearest the power supply
connector. PIN 1 is usually labeled with a small arrow, the
number “1,” or a low number (for example, “2”). Be careful
not to force the cable connector or bend any of the pins.
- OR -
If you are connecting a signal cable, the signal cable is
keyed to align correctly with the signal connector on the
back of the drive.