Compaq dc5850 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Guide

b. If you are installing a diskette drive, connect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) to the back
of the drive.
Figure 2-25 Connecting the Diskette Drive Cables
5. If installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board
connector.
NOTE: If you are installing a SATA optical drive, connect the first optical drive to the white SATA
connector on the system board labeled SATA1. Connect a second optical drive to the orange SATA
connector labeled SATA3.
If you are installing a diskette drive, connect it to the connector on the system board labeled FLPY.
If installing a media card reader, connect the USB cable from the media card reader to the USB
connector on the system board labeled MEDIA.
Refer to
System Board Drive Connections on page 24 for an illustration of the system board drive
connectors.
6. Replace the front bezel and computer access panel.
7. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
8. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
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Compaq dc5850 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor	Microtower
Audio	Integrated High Definition audio
Power Supply	300W
Processor	AMD Athlon X2, AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron
Storage	SATA 3.0 Gb/s Hard Drives
Graphics	Integrated ATI Radeon 3100 graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows Vista
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 2 PCI Express x1
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	1 serial, 1 parallel, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45, audio in/out