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what are the 8 pins for on this 1TB sata hard drive?

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Start date Dec 21, 2014

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Dec 21, 2014

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http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_1

I know how to hook up the sata cables but wondered if i need to plug something into the 8 pins on back of the hard drive? If not, what are they for?

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jimthenagual

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Dec 21, 2014

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No, you don't need to connect anything to the 8pin. Those are actually jumpers, but leave it without a jumper for default.

http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/981/c/123/session/L3RpbWUvMTM3OTYwNzQyNy9zaWQvSDJQeEFKQWw%3D#satadesktopjump

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