This chapter describes the installation procedures for
installing the drive in a PC.
Requirements
•
Pentium
®
233Mhz or faster PC Computer
•
At least 32 MB RAM.
•
Windows
®
98/SE/Me™/2000
or Windows NT
®
4.0.
•
Bus mastering EIDE connection.
•
Hard disk drive with less than 12ms access time and
sustained throughput greater than 2MB per second.
• Transmission rate 2MB/sec or more.
NOTE:
Some high-speed hard drives are equipped with an “Auto
Thermal Recalibration” function. Please disable it in the
BIOS setup to avoid writing errors (Buffer Under-run).
Installation Instructions
1. Unpack all essential materials and verify that all items
are present. A list of items is in the Quick Start guide.
2. Save your work, and shut down your PC.
3. Remove any accessories and cables, including the
power cable.
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General Use Suggestions
The drive is intended for installation in a PC and should be
used in an environment suitable for computer equipment.
Dust, moisture and lack of adequate ventilation are
common causes of device failure. You should install your
drive in a location which is:
• Clean
• Dry
• Well Ventilated
• Dust Free
• Out of Direct sunlight
Inserting CD Discs
Put the writable/readable side of the CD media facing
down in the tray, the label side up.
Press the Insert/Eject button to retract the tray.
CAUTION:
Insert only CD discs, CD-R or CD-RW media
into the drive CD tray to avoid damaging the unit and
voiding the warranty.
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