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Figure 3.4:
Note: The Compact Flash socket is allocated as Secondary IDE Master.
3.9 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
You can attach one enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard
disk drive to the ARK-3383's internal controller which uses a PCI local-
bus interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer
and allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528 MB. The following are
instructions for installation:
• Remove the power cord.
• Unscrew the four screws from bottom cover of the ARK-3383.
• Remove the bottom cover of the ARK-3383.
• Assemble the hard disk to the bottom cover.
• Connect the IDE flat cable to the connector and the hard disk.
• Screw back the bottom cover with the four screws.
3.10 Connecting Power
Connect the ARK-3383 to a 12~24 VDC power source. The power source
can either be from a power adapter or an in-house power source.










