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Quick installation guide
Hitachi Deskstar P7K500
ATA 133 Hard disk drive
Models:
HDP725050GLAT80
HDP725040GLAT80
HDP725032GLAT80
HDP725025GLAT80
HDP725050GLA380
HDP725050GLA360
HDP725040GLA380
HDP725040GLA360
HDP725032GLA380
HDP725032GLA360
HDP725025GLA380
System requirements for Ultra ATA/133
If you do not have the components listed below, your
drive will function but at speeds lower than 133 MB/s.
40-pin, 80-conductor cable
A controller card or motherboard chipset with Ultra
ATA/133 capability
Ultra ATA/133 compatible BIOS or driver
Handling precautions
Set the drive down gently to prevent damage from
impact or vibration.
Do not open the ESD bag containing the drive until
needed.
Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not
touch the exposed printed circuit board or any
electronic components.
Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive.
Do not cover the drive breather hole.
Before handling the drive, discharge any static
electricity from yourself and your clothing. With one
hand, touch an unpainted metal surface on your
computer chassis, then touch the ESD bag with the
other hand. Remain in contact with the chassis and
the bag for a minimum of two seconds.
Quick installation procedure
Note: Back up all data before installing drive!
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Unplug the computer
3. Remove the computer cover as instructed by the
computer system manual.
4. Discharge static electricity (see Handling pre-
cautions).
5. Note the mounting position of existing drives and
cables. If you are replacing a drive or any cable,
remove it now.
6. Remove the drive from the ESD bag.
7. Record the model, the part number, and the serial
number of the drive for future reference.
8. Insert the required jumpers. Refer to the jumper
block diagram below.
•
If the drive is the only drive on a cable or the
master drive on a two-drive cable, leave the
jumpers as set at A-B and G-H for 16 head
logical architecture. The jumpers are factory-
set to Master-16 heads.
•
If the drive is the slave drive on a two-drive
cable, set the jumpers at A-B and C-D for 16-
head logical architecture.
I
A
G
E
C
H
F
D
B
