Build A Vista-Ready 64-Bit PC For Under $500

by Bill Detwiler  |  August 28, 2006, 10:57am PDT  |  Image 39 of 44

Connect the data cable for the DVD drive next. Use the ribbon cable with the header-pin connector provided by the motherboard manufacturer. Insert the data cable in the motherboard's IDE1 or IDE2 slot.

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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor for TechRepublic. Previously he worked as a Technical Support Associate and Information Technology Manager in the social research and energy industries. Bill is a Microsoft Certified Professional with experience in Windows administration, data management, desktop support, and system security.

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