My sata has been removed fram my motherboard, only the yellow colour plastic, but the seven pins are their in a motherboard so give me the solution, please fast

George,
This solution will be long in length. Therefore a lot of reading.
In essence I am typing out a motherboard manual, of a sort.

May look complicated. This is because I get very detailed.
If there is ANY area I have explained, that you do not fully understand, please post back in a Comment.

I will try to break it down, and/or use a different method of explaining.

1) Let's start with power cables from Power Supply, to motherboard;

HP Support > Pavilion p6610f Desktop PC > Main Support page,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=4299342

Product information > Product specifications > Motherboard Specifications, N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix),

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02560084&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=4299342#N64

Looking at the photo of the motherboard, it is 90 degrees to the LEFT; in comparison to how it actually is mounted in your computer case.
(BTX form factor motherboard, and computer case)

I would also like you to scroll down, towards the bottom of the page; and look at the illustration of the motherboard.
(Motherboard Layout)

This way we can compare the two together, as I guide you.

A) At the bottom of the motherboard is the connector, for the 24-pin ATX main power cable.

Yellow/White in color, 24 socket holes. (2 rows of 12)

This is a General example of said power cable, and respective connector on motherboard;

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atxmain24

[Note* Color of power cable connector, and motherboard connector; does NOT matter ]

In relationship to how it actually sits on the motherboard, while mounted in Your computer case; you will find it all the way to the LEFT.

Note the Lock Clip on the power cable's connector.
Has a hooked end that goes over a TAB, on the motherboard connector.
When deemed to be plugged in tightly, and correctly; the hooked end will be Over the Tab.

Operates on the same principle as a see-saw on a playground.
Squeeze the top in, to release when disconnecting.

B) 4-pin ATX +12 Volt power cable.

Yellow/White 4-socket hole connector. In the photo, above the processor socket, and to the Right of the square Aluminum finned Heatsink.

You will find it to the Right of the processor, and Below the aluminum finned Heatsink; motherboard mounted in computer case.

General example of said power cable, and respective motherboard connector,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atx12v4

Note Lock and Tab design, just like the 24-pin ATX main power cable.
Power for the Processor (CPU)
PU521 on Motherboard Layout.

That's it for power cables TO motherboard.

2) The front of your computer is the Front Panel.

[Regressing;
Header; Rectangular small piece of plastic, that has contact pins sticking up.
You have 3 Black headers on the motherboard, a Yellow header (1), and 2 White headers.
This will become more self-explanatory, as we go on ]

To the Left of the 24-pin ATX main power cable's, motherboard connector; and to the Left of the ram memory slots; are three Black headers. (Photo)

(Mounted in computer case, To the Left/Top of motherboard)

The Orange connector you see to the left of the ram memory slots, is a SATA connector.
Looking at the Motherboard Layout, you will see it is SATA4.

To the Immediate RIGHT of it, is the Front Panel header.

The area of contact pins on the motherboard, that the Main wires from the Front Panel go to; is the Front Panel header.

Main wires such as Power On switch, Power On LED light, Harddrive activity LED light; and Reset switch.

On the Motherboard Layout, it is marked as J18.
You should have a cable coming from the Front Panel, whose plug on connector; matches this header.

Has 9 socket holes. 5 on one side, 4 on the other.
The missing pin in the corner, on the Front Panel header on motherboard; shows you which way the cable's plug connector, goes.

http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/n-alvorix-rs880-uatx-front-panel-motherboard/

3) I do not know sir, what the long black header is to the left, of the Orange SATA4 connector, is. It is P17.
However looking at the length, you should find only ONE cable, and plug on connector; that matches it.

Should come from Front Panel. (IF it is used)

4) I do not know what the black header is, below J18.
(Again, J18 is the Front Panel header)
I believe with process of elimination, that the cable that goes to this header, will become readily apparent. (IF it is used)

5) There are Four SATA connectors on the motherboard.
SATA1 = Dark Blue
SATA2 = White
SATA3 = Light Blue
SATA4 = Orange
(Photo. Also compare in Motherboard Layout)

This is where a SATA data cable plugs in.
Your harddrive is a SATA unit. Your optical drive (CD/DVD drive) is a SATA unit.

The Harddrive plugs into SATA1.
The optical drive plugs into SATA2.
Any additional SATA units will plug into SATA3, or SATA4.
Example; A second SATA optical drive.

This is a general example of a SATA data cable, and SATA data connector on motherboard,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SATA_ports.jpg

Note the SATA data cable connector. Has an L-shaped opening.
When connecting the SATA data cable to Harddrive, or optical drive;

Turn this L to the Left, and upside down. The 'foot' of the L always points DOWN.

Note the SATA data connector example shown. This is an OPEN design. Your SATA data cable connectors on motherboard, are a CLOSED design. Still has L-shape on motherboard connector, though.

The SATA data cable connector that goes to the Harddrive, and optical drive; is usually a 90 degree bent elbow.
NOT always though.
The SATA data cable connector that goes TO the motherboard, is a Straight connector.

Between a SATA data cable connector, and a SATA power cable connector; a SATA data cable connector is Shorter in width.
SATA data cable connector has 7-pins.
SATA power cable has 15-pins,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#sata

Same L-shaped interface is used.

Most of the time there is a Lock, on the SATA power cable connector. May be a Tab that sticks up, or a small lever, or a rubber 'bulb'. Depress with thumb to connect, or disconnect.

USB headers on motherboard, and USB connectors on motherboard.

Continued in added Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

Kind of hard to give you a cable diagram, Roslyn, when you haven't stated what motherboard manufacturer and model number.

Or computer manufacturer and model number.
(Back of computer next to Windows product key; or up on side of computer tower )

So we'll wing it..............

Widetech the Max. A modular line of Power Supplies.

1) Main power cable;
It will be either a 20-pin ATX main power cable, or a 24-pin ATX main power cable.

The WTM (Widetech the Max) will have a braided thick cable, that will have a 20-pin connector, and a 4-pin connector.
Looks like this,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atxmain20plus4

The 20-pin connector, and the 4-pin connector, should have a white arrow on the side. The arrows point to each other, when the two connectors are properly aligned with each other.

So, ATX main power cable plugs into Power Supply, (If removable), and 20 + 4-pin connector plugs into motherboard.

When the hooked end of the Lock, on the side of the power cable's connector; is over the Tab on the motherboard connector; the power cable is deemed to be plugged in properly, and tightly.

Note*
Orange wires are 3.3 Volts
Red wires are 5 Volts
Yellow wires are 12 Volts.
Black wires are Ground wires. (Also are Negative)

Note that the extra 4-pin power cable, that attaches with the 20-pin ATX power cable; has TWO Yellow wires, a Red wire, and a Black wire.
This way you don't accidentally somehow, plug the following power cable, in with the 20-pin ATX main power cable,


2) 4-pin ATX +12 Volt power cable:

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atx12v4

When Processors started using more power, than just the processor socket (Motherboard) could deliver, this power cable was brought out to help carry the load.

Note*
TWO Yellow 12 volt wires, and TWO Black ground wires.

3) 8-pin EPS +12 Volt power cable:

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#eps8

Brought out for motherboards supporting multiple Processors, (CPU's), such as a server computer; but with processors needing more, and more power; is used quite frequently by motherboard manufacturers now.

NOTICE the power wires. The color code of the insulation of the wires.
FOUR Yellow wires (12 Volt), and FOUR Black wires. (Ground)
NOT to be mixed up with the following power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#pciexpress8

This baby plugs into a GRAPHICS CARD (Video Card. Same/same)
A PCI Express graphics card, IF it uses one.

The PCI-Express x16 slot on the motherboard, is only capable of delivering 75 Watts.
This power cable can deliver UP TO an additional 150 Watts.

It is an upgrade of this power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#pciexpress

The 6-pin PCI Express power cable was brought out, to provide more power for a graphics card.

75 Watts.

So now you have the PCI-Express x16 slot on the motherboard capable of 75 Watts, and the 6-pin PCI Express power cable capable of 75 Watts; for a total of 150 Watts available for a graphics card.

PCI-Express x16 slot on motherboard, and 8-pin PCI Express power cable?

225 Watts.

This power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#eps4plus4

Is for a motherboard that uses a 4-pin ATX +12 Volt power cable, OR an 8-pin EPS +12 Volt power cable.
Is a combined power cable if needed, just like the 20 + 4-pin ATX main power cable.

This power cable is a SATA power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#sata

Used to plug into a Harddrive, or Optical Drive. (CD/DVD drive)

NOTE*
IF your SATA harddrive has a provision on the back; to plug in EITHER a SATA power cable, AND a 4-pin Peripheral power cable; ONLY use the SATA power cable.

Using BOTH power cables will burn up the harddrive. May not happen immediately, but I ASSURE you it will happen.

4-pin Peripheral power cable, is also erroneously known as a 'Molex' power cable.
Molex was the first company with the CONNECTOR design. The name stuck. Kind of like calling an adjustable open-end wrench, a Crescent wrench,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#peripheral

[ IDE (PATA) harddrive shown in photo. Not a SATA harddrive ]

Note that between a SATA power cable, and a SATA data cable; the SATA power cable's connector is longer.
SATA power cable connector has 15-pins.
SATA data cable's connector has 7-pins,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SATA_ports.jpg

Note the L-shaped opening of the SATA data cable's connector; and the L-shape of the motherboard connector.
The SATA power cable has the same L-shaped opening.

NOTE that color of connectors does NOT matter.
Could be green with pink polka dots.
It is the wire color code, and connector SHAPE, that matters.

[Applies to ALL cables, and connectors}

Sometimes the SATA power cable, and SATA data cable connectors; have a lock on them.
May not see it very well. It is usually a slightly raised bump on the connector. This is depressed with a thumb nail to unlock.

Unlock WHEN installing, and removing.

ALWAYS use the connector when plugging in, or unplugging a cable.
DO NOT pull on the wires.
(Even if you have to stand on your head, and whistle 'Dixie')

I lay the computer opening side UP, on a static free towel, on a table. Much easier to get to the cabling.

ONLY plug in the cables you need, to the Power Supply.
That's what Modular cabling is all about.
Gives more room when not using unnecessary cables, and more air flow through the computer case; for cooling.

I just installed a ThermalTake TR2 600 power supply. It is Modular Cabling also.

I'm willing to bet you didn't plug the Processor (CPU) power cable in.
Either a 4-pin ATX +12 Volt power cable, OR an 8-pin EPS +12 Volt power cable.

Make sure the Ram Memory is seated tightly also.
It get's bumped loose when installing a Power Supply.
No,.....you CANNOT just visually inspect, and let it go at that.

You HAVE to remove ALL ram memory modules ('Stick'), and plug them back in again; to be ASSURED that they/it are seated tightly, and correctly.

Well that about does it for me kid, post back in a Comment if you have additional questions.

Regards,
joecoolvette

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There is Me

HP Support > Pavilion a6130n Desktop PC > Main Support page,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3436817&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us

How to > Adding / Replacing hardware > Opening the PC Case,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00968217&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=3436817

Back page; Adding / Replacing hardware > Removing the Front Cover,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00968624&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=3436817

Back page; Adding / Replacing hardware > Adding or Replacing a CD or DVD Drive,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00981303&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=3436817

This is an example of a SATA data cable,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SATA_ports.jpg

Note the L-shape inside the cable's connector.

It also shows a SATA connector for the motherboard.
Note the L-shape on the connector. The optical drive (CD/DVD drive) also has this L-shape on it's connector.

(SATA connectors on the motherboard come in various colors. Color signifies what SATA connector it may be. SATA0, or SATA1, or SATA2, etc.)

Between a SATA data cable's connector, and a SATA power cable's connector, the SATA power cable connector is the larger of the two.

SATA data cable connector has 7-pins. (Contact pins)
SATA power cable has 15-pins. (Contact pins)

Example of a SATA power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#sata

A SATA data cable connector, and a SATA power cable connector, may have a small 'bump' on them, that you depress with your thumb, when installing the cable, or removing. The 'bump' is a Lock.

Usually the cable end going to a harddrive, or an optical drive; will be a 90 degree Elbow.
The straight end connector plugs into the motherboard.

A Top View look at the motherboard in your computer,

HP Support main page > Product information > Product specifications > Motherboard specifications, MCP61PM-HM (Nettle2),

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01077676&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=3436817

View shown has NO hardware on the motherboard.
(Processor, Ram Memory, etc)

The long Blue, and Black slots, with the White Lock 'ears', are Ram Memory slots.

The SATA connectors on the motherboard, are to the bottom/right corner, of the Number 3 and Number 4 ram memory slots. (Blue)

Yellow, Blue, White, and Black.

Scroll down, and click on the + sign to the left of the blue -
Motherboard layout

Using this illustration you can see;

Yellow SATA connector is SATA4 <-
Blue SATA connector is SATA3
White SATA connector is SATA2
Black SATA connector is SATA1

Due to standards set by JEDEC, and generally followed by all; the harddrive is plugged into SATA1.

HOWEVER, you can plug your optical drive, or drives, or harddrive, or harddrives; into ANY SATA connector on the motherboard that you want to.

The beauty of SATA is that BIOS will find the drive, NO matter what SATA connector on the motherboard you plug into.
Harddrive, or optical drive.

For clarification on anything I have stated above, or for additional questions; please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

OKAY!

There's what I'm talkin' about!

The model number.

The eMachines T5246 Desktop PC uses a
Foxconn/Winfast MCP61PM2MA motherboard.

[You stated Foxconn/Winfast. I got that. Just letting you know ]

Guess what?
So does the Gateway GT5476E Desktop PC,

http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006200R/4006200Rnv.shtml

Click on - Product Views - in the list.

The front of your computer is the Front Panel.
The area of contact pins on the motherboard, that the Main wires from the Front Panel go to, is the Front Panel header.

If you need a pinout for the Front Panel header, click on -
S - Front Panel connector

The Top row is numbered EVEN. Starting from the Left side going to the Right;
Pins 2, 4, 6, and 8. There is NO pin 10.

[Colors going from Left to Right;
Orange/Yellow, Orange, Green, Green ]

The Bottom row is numbered ODD.
Starting from the Left side going to the Right;
Pins 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

[Colors going from Left to Right;
Red/Yellow, Red, Blue, Blue, Yellow ]

A) Pins 1 and 3 are for the HarDDrive activity LED (Light)
Pin 1 is for the Positive ( + ) wire.
If the HDD LED is dim when the harddrive is active, switch the wires around.

B) Pins 5 and 7 are a Reset switch, IF a Reset switch is used.

C) Pin 9 is for 5 Volt power. This was used by the factory. It is N/C.
Not Connected.

D) Pins 2 and 4 are for the Power On LED.
Pin 2 is for the Positive ( + ) wire.
If the PWR ON LED is dim when the computer is on, switch the wires around.

E) Pins 6 and 8 are for the Power On switch.

Any other connector info you need? Post in a Comment.

Specifications,

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1009603/1009603sp2.shtml

1) Ram Memory:
Uses DDR2 Sdram at 667Megahertz. (667MHz)
Maximum TOTAL amount for the motherboard is 2GB. (2 GigaByte)
Maximum Amount for each Ram Memory slot is 1GB.

IF, you just have one ram memory module, make SURE it goes in ram memory slot 1. (DIMM 1)
That is the ram memory slot closest to the Processor.

Uses a SATA harddrive, and IDE (PATA) optical drive/s.

Does have two SATA connectors on the motherboard, so it can use ONE SATA optical drive.

On those SATA connectors on the motherboard,

http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006200R/4006200Rmvr12.shtml

See the bottom SATA connector has SATA 1 next to it?
The SATA harddrive is supposed to be plugged into it.

However, the beauty of SATA is, NO MATTER WHAT SATA connector you plug into, BIOS will find that device.

Want to plug the SATA harddrive into SATA 1? No problem.
Want to plug the SATA optical drive(CD/DVD drive) into SATA 1?
No problem.

Want to plug the SATA harddrive into SATA 2? No problem.
Want to plug the SATA optical drive into SATA 2? No problem.

BIOS will find the device.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.\
Regards,
joecoolvette

According to Gateway Support, the Gateway 505GR desktop computer uses an Intel (Ausberg) 915G motherboard,

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/3724/3724iv.shtml

Intel (Ausberg) 915G motherboard,

http://www.ascendtech.us/itemdesc.asp?ic=MB4GWAUGSBURG

Scroll down to the photo with the sections marked in red.

In the top link, looking at the motherboard with the computer case open, the USB and Firewire (1394a) cables, can be seen attached to the motherboard near the letters D, E, and F.

In F that red cable is a SATA cable. One end attaches to the back of the SATA harddrive, (The angled end), and the other end of the SATA cable attaches to one of those SATA headers on the motherboard.
(SATA header = SATA connector on motherboard)

Preferred SATA header for the Harddrive is SATA 1.
DOESN'T matter though. That's the beauty of SATA. You can plug the SATA data cable into ANY SATA header on the motherboard, and BIOS will find the harddrive.


In the second link, looking at the motherboard photo shown, and comparing it to the view of the motherboard as mounted in the computer case, the Front Panel header is at the very Bottom Right.

Two rows of pins in a White rectangular shaped header,

http://www.ascendtech.us/itemdesc.asp?ic=MB4GWAUGSBURG

(S points to Front Panel header)

[ The plastic front of a desktop computer is the Front Panel.
The area of pins on the motherboard, that the Front Panel wires go to, is the Front Panel header ]

A) Top row has Even numbered pins
B) Bottom row has Odd numbered pins.

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-009016.htm

1) Power LED = Power On LED light
2) Hard Drive Activity LED = LED light that flashes (Usually red in color) when your harddrive is active. Being used.
3) Reset switch = Reset Button. The Reset switch is behind the Reset button. (IF the computer uses a Reset switch)
4) Power Switch = Power On switch
5) Forget about Pin 9. That's for 5 Volts DC - Out. Used by factory.

Which wires coming out of the Front Panel, are the Power On wires, Harddrive LED light wires, Power On switch wires, etc.?

Remove the Front Panel, and trace where the wires end.

IF, the wires already installed coming from the motherboard to the Front Panel, are Too short, you should make notes before you remove them from the motherboard.

Note what color pair of twisted wires, went to where, in the Front Panel.
Compare to the chart of the Front Panel header given above.
(IF any wires are still connected to the Front Panel header on the motherboard)

Once the Front Panel is removed, it's usually pretty easy to trace the two wires up to the Power On switch.
Same for the Power On LED light.
Again, same for the HarDDrive activity LED light.

The SATA harddrive requires a DATA cable, and a SATA power cable.

The connector for a Data cable has 7 contact pins. It is the shorter connector.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SATA_Data_Cable.jpg

The connector can be at a 90 degree angle as shown, or a straight connector.
IF the data cable has an angled connector, it plugs into the Harddrive.
Straight connector goes to the motherboard.

The connector for a SATA power cable has 15 contact pins. It is the longer connector,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#sata

Note the L shape of the connectors for the SATA data cable, and SATA power cable.

Also;
This is a 4-pin standard Peripheral power cable. Commonly misnomered as a 'Molex' power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#peripheral

IF, the SATA harddrive has a provision for a SATA power cable, AND a 4-pin standard Peripheral power cable, ONLY use just the SATA power cable.

Using both power cables will burn up the harddrive.
May not happen immediately in some cases, but WILL eventually happen.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

Not too much way you can go wrong. There's a 20 or 24-pin connector which plugs into the motherboard in only one place. There probably is a 4-pin connector and that, too, goes into the motherboard (in a socket near the CPU). The other connectors are power connectors for you hard drive and CD/DVD. That's about it.

The large power connector goes onto your motherboard--20 or 24 pin--in the socket provided. It can only go in one way.
There is probably a second connector, a 4-pin--that will plug into the motherboard near the CPU. It, too, can go in only one way.
Other than that, you just have to hook up the power to the hard drive and CD/DVD.

If you have a high-performance video card that has a power connection, it's probably a 6-pin connector.
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yes you can do it

Hi there.
Get a strong flashlight and a magnifying glass (if you have one). On the motherboard look for the front panel, it should be marked PWR and coloured green, also the plug that connects to it should be marked PWR_SW. On some boards there are no colours but the markings are the same, so take a good close look.
Have a look at these pictures for an idea >>>>>>




Please post back with the results and any more advice if needed.

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You need to remove the cap from 8-pin EATX12V connector and connect 8-pin EPC +12V power plug from your P/S, otherwise it will not work. Your power supply should support 8-pin EATX12V. If you P/S comes with 4-pin connector only you just use your 4-pin open spot and leave the cap on.