Power Macintosh Desktop Installation
This chapter contains instructions for installing the
Tempo Ultra ATA66 into a desktop-based Power
Macintosh (such as the Power Macintosh 7300,
7500, 7600). If your computer does not resemble
those pictured in this chapter, or you would prefer
a quick install approach, refer to the general
installation instructions in Chapter 1.
Getting Started
We suggest you inventory and arrange the
following items in front of you prior to proceeding
with the installation:
• Tempo Ultra ATA66 Macintosh PCI Host Adapter
• Ultra ATA66 cable
• IDE hard drive
• Medium Philips screwdriver
• Small flatblade screwdriver
• Needle nose pliers
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Support Note:
We recommend you
make a backup of important information
on your system’s current hard drive(s) prior to
installing new hardware or software. When
handling computer products, you must take care
to prevent components from being damaged by
static electricity. Always ground yourself by
working in an area free of static electricity and
avoid carpeted areas. Handle the Tempo only by
its edges, and avoid touching connector traces
and component pins on PCI cards, hard drives,
and other IDE devices.
Support Note:
When an existing drive
(one with data on it already) is connected
to the Tempo Ultra ATA66, you must reinitialize
the drive for your system to recognize it. Since all
data will be erased, make a backup if necessary
prior to connecting the drive to the Tempo.
