User manual HITACHI DESKSTAR 7K250

[. . . ] Simple Installation Guide Hitachi Deskstar Serial ATA hard disk drive This document provides instructions to install your Hitachi Deskstar drive in a system. Additional information can be found at www. hgst. com/support 6. If you are replacing a hard drive, remove the drive from the system. Note: There are many variations of tower and desktop designs. [. . . ] Connect Serial ATA power connector if provided on power supply or use legacy 4 pin power connector. Arrange cables to match connectors as shown in one of the photos below. Tools for Installation: You may need one or more of the following items to install the Hitachi Deskstar drive: · · · · · 1. 5. A Phillips head screw driver A flat-blade screw driver A small needle-nose pliers Your system manual Operating system (OS) startup CD or diskette Begin Hardware Install Turn off your computer system. Find the mounting bracket inside the system where you will install the Hitachi Deskstar. OR version 1. 0 WARNING DO NOT USE BOTH POWER CONNECTORS AT THE SAME TIME. DOING SO WILL RESULT IN DRIVE FAILURE. Begin the Software Installation 1. Confirm the drive is recognized in the System BIOS, or, if adding the drive as a Slave, confirm it is recognized by the Operating System. Key strokes sequences for accessing your BIOS are often displayed at boot, or can be found in your computer system manual. If your BIOS does not detect the Hitachi Deskstar, shut down your system and review the installation procedure. If your drive is still not detected in BIOS, contact the Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Support Center: www. hgst. com/support Mount the Drive There are many variations of system cases. Hitachi Deskstar drive can be mounted with any side or end vertical or horizontal. Make sure to use all 4 screws when mounting the drive, as a loose drive may vibrate when in use and result in drive failure. Check all internal cable connections to ensure they are securely seated. [. . . ] Product information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a warranty. Information is true as of the date of publication and is subject to change. [. . . ]