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Chapter 6: Connecting Components
We now have all our 3.5" drives and
5.25" drives attached to the case. The next step will be to connect
all devices to the mainboard using the appropriate cables. Ribbon cables
will transfer signals between the drive and the mainboard. Other connectors
will supply power. A special sound cable will transmit audio between
the CD-RW drive and the mainboard or sound card.
The best order to connect the devices
is the order that’s easiest for you. Sometimes one device will
be hiding in a corner of the case, and it’s best to connect that
device first. Other than that, the order in which you make these connections
is unimportant. Just double check to be sure you haven’t forgotten
anything.
Before we get into specific connections,
however, let’s take a look at how we will allocate drives between
the two IDE channels, and some other issues relevant to component connection.
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