Instruction Manual
3
Installing the Bay in the PC
WARNING!
Computer parts can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be
sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case.
StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing
any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge
yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal
surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the side covers from your system and remove the front cover from an
available 5.25” drive bay (see your computer’s user manual for details, if necessary).
3. Insert the bay into the 5.25” bay slot, making sure that the screw-holes on the side of
the bay line up with the holes in the bay slot.
4. Connect an IDE data and LP4 Molex power cable to the rear of the bay from the
computer systems IDE controller and power supply respectively.
NOTE:
The “System” drive cannot be hot-swapped, as it contains the operating
system. Only secondary drives can be hot-swapped through the operating system or
SwapManager software
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Installing the Caddy in the Bay
1. With the handle on the caddy fully raised, insert the caddy into the bay.
2. Once inserted as far as it will allow, lower the handle to firmly seat the caddy into
the bay.
3. Use the provided key to lock the caddy into the bay by turning the lock counter-
clockwise. The caddy must be locked in order for the drive to power up.
