Installation
3-8 Maxtor DiamondMax 17 80-160GB AT Hard Disk Drive
3.3.2.1 40-Pin ATA Bus Connector
Most PC motherboards have a built-in 40-pin ATA bus connector that is
compatible with the 40-pin ATA interface of the DiamondMax 17 80-160GB
AT hard disk drives. If the motherboard has an ATA connector, simply connect
a 40-pin ribbon cable between the drive and the motherboard.
You should also refer to the motherboard instruction manual to ensure signal
compatibility.
3.3.2.2 Adapter Board
If your PC motherboard does not contain a built-in 40-pin ATA bus interface
connector, you must install an ATA bus adapter board and connecting cable to allow
the drive to interface with the motherboard.
Please carefully read the instruction manual that comes with your adapter board, as
well as Chapter 5 of this manual to ensure signal compatibility between the adapter
board and the drive. Also, make sure that the adapter board jumper settings are
appropriate.
