In a message dated 11/28/2005 4:10:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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Hugh  Vandervoort's post (clipped)

<<< There's a jumper photo  here:
http://www.infohq.com/Computer/hd-jumper-pins-ribbon-cable.htm>>>

Will  I be correct in assuming that the jumper connection shown in the photo
(the  jumper connected to two adjacent pins "horizantally")is specific to the
 "Maxtor diamond max plus " as stated in the caption?

the reason for my  query is that in all hdd/cd-rw/cdrom/ I have seen the
jumper has to be  connected to two adjacent pins "vertically". the oldest i have
seen is my own  6 year old "quatum fireball" 4 gig.

just to get a bit of knowledge...  TIA and good day---Venkat


Hi,
  Typically when the jumper is in a horizontal position, it is in a
'storage' position...i.e. not connected electrically. When you move it to a  vertical
position, then it becomes active, and will make the drive work  according to
its position.

HTH,
Peter  Hogan
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