Installing a Serial ATA Hard Drive

(Optional) Plug in Serial ATA Power Adapater

Plug in the SATA Power Adapter

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Depending on the drive's power connectors and the power supply it may be necessary to use a 4-pin to SATA power adapter. If one is required, plug the adapter into the 4-pin Molex power connector from the power supply. Most new power supplies will come with a couple Serial ATA power connectors directly off the power supply.

• 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