Installing a Seagate 750GB 7200.10 into a Quad?

I am attempting to install a Barracuda 750GB into my Quad. When I open the computer up I only see what appears to be the 'Data' cable. Am I supposed to see the 'SATA Power Cable', or the 'Jumper Block Cable'?
Do I simply slide the new HD (B) underneath the original HD (A), and plug in the 'Data' cable?
Of course the guy at the Apple store told me that installing one of these was a breeze, but I can't figure it out.
Any words of wisdom are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
EDIT:
This HD will be used as a 'Scratch Disk' for my FCP projects. Meaning...it will not be the startup/primary drive. Again, thanks.

OK, nevermind, I DID find another post that helped me out. Didn't notice that there was another power cable connected to HD A. This is where I would post the little embarrassed emoticon if the site had them.
So, as far as formatting the drive. Do I choose "Mac OSX Extended (Journaled)"?
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