Quick Start Installation
Installing the RDX QuikStor Internal Drive
Before You Begin
The RDX QuikStor unit ships ready to install in a standard 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch half-high drive bay
depending on the configuration you order.
Depending on your computer you may need a standard (flat-blade) or Philips screwdriver to remove
the computer cover and install the drive in your computer.
Important Information on Electro-Static Damage
To protect your computer and drive from electro-static damage (ESD), follow these guidelines:
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Before you open your computer or remove the RDX QuikStor unit from its antistatic bag, ground
yourself by touching the metal chassis of your computer or some other grounded object. For
optimal protection, use an electrostatic grounding strap.
Note
Your computer must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet to be properly
grounded.
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Do not touch any printed circuit boards or electronic chips on your RDX QuikStor device or in your
computer.
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Turn your computer and any peripheral devices off before installing the RDX QuikStor unit.
Installation Instructions
1 Carefully unpack the unit and accessories.
2 Turn off the computer.
3 Open the computer cover, using a screwdriver if necessary.
4 Mount the unit. Slide the RDX QuikStor unit into an unused drive bay until the bezel is flush with
the front of the computer. Secure the unit using four mounting screws, being careful not to over-
tighten the screws.
5 Attach the power cable to the power connector (see
Figure 4. RDX Internal SATA Connectors
below).
6 Connect the SATA data cable to the SATA data connector (see
Figure 4. RDX Internal SATA
Connectors
below).
7 Check all cables in your computer system. Before you reinstall your computer cover ensure that all
cables are correctly routed so that they will not bind or become crimped. Also, make sure that no
cables have loosened during the installation.
8 Replace your computer cover.
9 Turn on the computer.
10 During power-up press F2 key, or other hot key, to enter BIOS set up mode. Enable the SATA port
connected to your RDX QuikStor unit. Save changes and exit from BIOS.
11 If running Windows you must install the RDX software (see
Installing Unit Software for Windows™
page 13)
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