System requirements for Ultra ATA/100
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40 pin, 80 conductor cable
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A contoller card or motherboard chipset with Ultra
ATA/100 capability
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Ultra ATA/100 compatible BIOS
If you do not have the above components, your drive
will function but at speeds lower than 100 MB/second.
Handling precautions
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Set the drive down gently to prevent damage from
impact or vibration.
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Do not open the ESD bag containing the drive until
needed.
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Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not
touch the exposed printed circuit board or any
electronic components.
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Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive.
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Do not cover the drive breather hole.
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Before handling the hard disk drive, discharge any
static electricity from you 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
IMPORTANT: Back up all data before beginning
installation!
1. Turn off your computer system.
2. Remove cover as instructed by your computer
system manual.
3. Discharge static electricity per handling precautions.
4. Unplug your computer.
5. Note mounting position of existing drive(s) and
cable(s). If replacing a drive or cable, remove it.
6. Remove drive from ESD bag.
7. Record model, part, and serial number for future
reference.
8. Refer to the diagram below to set the required
jumpers.
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If the drive will be 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.
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If the drive will be the Slave drive on a two- drive
cable, set the jumpers at A-B and C-D for
16 logical head architecture.
Jumper positions
I
A
G
E
C
H
F
D
B
IBM
Quick installation guide
Deskstar 40GV & 75GXP
Ultra ATA/100
DTLA-372015
DTLA-307020
DTLA-307030
DTLA-307045
DTLA-307060
DTLA-307075
DTLA-305010
DTLA-305020
DTLA-305030
DTLA-305040
Models:
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