HP RP5 Retail System - System Board Drive Connections

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby
mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to
Electrostatic Discharge on page 69.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”
System Board Drive Connections
Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.
Figure 2-46 System Board Drive Connections
Table 2-8 System Board Drive Connections
No. System Board Connector System Board Label Color Device
1 eSATA ESATA black eSATA Adapter or Optical Drive
2 SATA0 SATA0 dark blue Primary Hard Drive
3 SATA1 SATA1 light blue Secondary Hard Drive or Optical Drive
if an eSATA Adapter is present
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