624454
86
Zoom out
Zoom in
Previous page
1/94
Next page
Hard disks with an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface are connected to the
motherboard via a 40- or 80-thread flat marked cable: one of the threads of the
cable is red.
Two IDE hard disks can be connected to each of the sockets, i.e. there can be up to
four hard disks of this type installed in the PC. (There are three plugs on each IDE
cable: two for hard disks and one for the motherboard socket.)
As noted, IDE cable plugs are usually designed so that there is only one way to
connect them to the sockets. Usually, one of the pinholes is filled on the cable plug,
and one of the pins facing the filled hole is removed from the motherboard socket,
so it becomes impossible to plug the cable in the wrong way.
In other cases, there is a jut on the plug on the cable, and an indentation in the
socket of the hard disk and of the motherboard. This also ensures that there only
one way to connect the hard disk and the motherboard.
In the past, this design of plug did not exist, so there was an empirical rule: the
IDE cable is connected to the hard disk socket so that the marked thread
is the closest to the power cable, i.e. the marked thread connected to pin #1 of
the socket. A similar rule was used for connecting cables with the motherboard.
Incorrect connection of the cable with either the hard disk or the motherboard does
not necessarily damage the electronics of the disk or the motherboard. The hard
disk is simply not detected or initialized by BIOS.
T
here are some models of hard disks, especially the older ones, for which incorrect
connection damaged the electronics of the drive.
We will not describe all the types of hard disks. Currently the most widespread are those
with IDE or SCSI interfaces. Unlike IDE hard disks, there can be from six to 14 SCSI hard
disks installed in your PC. However, you need a special SCSI controller (called a host
adapter) to connect them. SCSI hard disks are not usually used in personal computers
(workstations), but are found mostly in servers.
Aside from an IDE cable, a four-thread power cable must be connected to the hard
disks. There is only one way to plug in this cable.
B.1.3 Installation modes, jumpers
A hard disk can be installed in a computer as master or as slave. The mode of hard
disk installation is defined by the position of special connectors (called jumpers) on
the hard disk.
The jumpers are either located on the electronic board of the hard disk or a special
socket that provides for the connection of the hard disk and the motherboard.
There is usually a sticker on the drive that explains the markings. Typical markings
are
DS, SP, CS and PK.
Each jumper position corresponds to one hard disk(s) installation mode:
DS – master/factory default
SP – slave (or no jumper required)
CS – cable select for master/slave: the purpose of the hard disk is determined by
its physical position with respect to the motherboard
PK – jumper parking position: the position where one can put the jumper if it is
not necessary in the existing configuration
86 Copyright © Acronis, Inc., 2000-2007
86


Need help? Post your question in this forum.

Forumrules


Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act.

For example, a credit card number, a personal identification number, or an unlisted home address. Note that email addresses and full names are not considered private information.

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

Register

Register getting emails for Acronis True Image 10 Home at:


You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.


Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Acronis True Image 10 Home in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 3,21 mb in size.

 

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

Others manual(s) of Acronis True Image 10 Home

Acronis True Image 10 Home User Manual - German - 96 pages


The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.



Info