Hardware Reference Guide
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Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required
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Installing Additional Drives
The computer supports up to five drives which may be installed in
various configurations.
When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines:
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For optimal performance, connect hard drives to the primary
controller. Connect expansion devices, such as CD-ROM, IDE
tape, and diskette drives to the secondary controller.
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You may install either a third-height or a half-height drive into a
half-height bay.
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You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up
correctly in the drive cage. Compaq has provided extra guide
screws, installed in the front of the computer chassis, behind the
front bezel. Some options use metric hardware. The Compaq-
supplied metric screws are black.
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or
drive:
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If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the
operating system properly, then turn off the computer. Do not
remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in standby
mode.
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Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
For more information about preventing electrostatic damage,
refer to Appendix E, “Electrostatic Discharge.”
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Handle a drive carefully, do not drop it.
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Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
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Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or
products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or
speakers.
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If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack
mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the
package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”