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Quick installation guide
Deskstar 8
AT/IDE
Models: DHEA-34331, DHEA-36481,
DHEA-38451
Handling precautions Quick installation procedure
1. Do not cover the breather hole! Covering the Note: It is advisable to backup all data before
breather hole may result in loss of data. proceeding with the installation.
If your system BIOS cannot handle large capacity
drives (over 540 MB), you may need to use a disk
overlay program such as Ontrack's Disk Manager.
The following procedure uses the Ontrack Disk
Manager software. Information on obtaining a copy of
2. Do not press on the drive! Do not apply any force Ontrack's Disk Manager can be found on the Web at
to the drive during handling or installation. www.ibm.com/harddrive.
Setting the jumpers
1. Refer to your computer manual to determine if you
require the 15 or 16 head logical architecture.
2. In a one drive system, configure your new drive as
Master (Device 0) with no jumpers installed.
3. Always handle the drive with care to prevent 3. In a two drive system, one drive must be desig-
damage from shock, vibration, or electrostatic dis- nated as the Master, the other as the Slave (Device 1)
charge (ESD). 4. When installing the new drive as a Slave, check
4. Do not open the static-protective bag containing the the Master drive to determine if a jumper change is re-
drive until required. Static electricity can damage the quired to indicate the presence of a Slave drive.
drive. 5. Consult your manual to see if your computer sup-
5. Turn off and unplug your computer. Remove the ports Cable Select before choosing this option.
cover.
39 19 1 I G E C A
6. When installing the drive, touch a grounded,
unpainted metal surface with the static-protective
package containing the drive for at least two seconds. 40 20 2 H F D B
(This drains static electricity from the package and
from your body.)
16 head logical architecture 15 head logical architecture
7. Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not Jumper pins Jumper pins
touch any exposed printed circuit board. Master A-B and G-H Master A-C and G-H
8. Save the drive packaging material including the Slave A-B and C-D Slave A-C
ESD bag in the event that the drive must be returned. Cable Select E-F and A-B Cable Select A-C and E-F
Slave Present E-F & G-H Slave Present A-C, E-F &
Place the drive in an anti-static bag before placing it GH
in the shipping container. The warranty will be void if
the drive is not returned in IBM approved packaging.
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Attaching the drive
1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord, and
open the cover.
2. Match pin 1 of the 40 pin cable to pin 1 of the drive
interface connector. Pin 1 is usually denoted by a