Attach the other end of the Serial ATA cable to the hard drive. Note that the serial ATA cable is keyed so that it can only be plugged in one way to the drive.
Installing a Serial ATA Hard Drive
By Mark Kyrnin, About.com Guide
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- Intro and Powering Down
- Open Up the Computer Case
- Install the Hard Drive to the Drive Cage
- Plug the Serial ATA Cable to the Motherboard
- Plug the Serial ATA Cable to the Drive
- (Optional) Plug in Serial ATA Power Adapater
- Plug the Power to the Drive
- Close the Computer Case
- Power Up the Computer
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