Installation
Installing Zeus SSDs
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Zeus Ultra DMA Solid State Drives
3.3
I
NSTALLING
Z
EUS
SSD
S
To install the Zeus SSD in a personal computer (PC) or host system, complete the
following steps:
1
Power down the computer and remove the access cover.
2
Configure the Zeus SSD as the master or slave device in accordance with the
information provided in “Drive Configuration” on page 27.
3
Connect one end of an ATA (IDE) cable to the Zeus SSD and the other end of the
cable to the IDE adapter on the host. Orient the cable so that pin 1 on the Zeus SSD
connects to pin 1 on the host adapter.
4
If installing a 3.5-inch SSD, connect a power cable from the computer’s power source
to the 4-pin power connector located on the rear of the SSD.
5
Position the Zeus SSD in an unused drive bay and secure it in place using six (6)
machine screws. Apply sufficient torque to ensure that the drive is secure.
6
Replace the access cover and power on the computer.
3.3.1
Formatting Zeus SSDs for Windows, Linux and Other OS
Environments
After installing the Zeus SSD (see section “Installing Zeus SSDs” on page 30), it is ready
for use. Zeus SSDs do not require special driver installation, adjustments or
modifications.
3.4
U
PGRADING
Z
EUS
SSD F
IRMWARE
The firmware on the Zeus SSD is field upgradeable.
ATA standards require 80-conductor cables to be used for Ultra DMA
modes 3 through 5. The length of the cable shall not exceed 18 inches.
Zeus SSDs are low-level formatted at the factory. However, the SSD
must be partitioned and high-level formatted.
