Hitachi HUA723030ALA640, HUA723030ALA641, HUA723020ALA640, HUA723020ALA641, HUA5C3030ALA640 Quick Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000

& Ultrastar 5K3000

Models: HUA723030ALA640

HUA723030ALA641

HUA723020ALA640

HUA723020ALA641

HUA5C3030ALA640

HUA5C3020ALA640

HUA5C3030ALA641

HUA5C3020ALA641

System Requirements for Serial ATA

The following are needed to install a Serial ATA (SATA) drive to a system:

•SATA capable motherboard or controller card

•SATA hard drive

•SATA cable (1 meter or less in length)

Handling precautions

Set the drive down gently to prevent damage from impact or vibration.

Do not open the ESD bag containing the drive until needed.

Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not touch the exposed printed circuit board or any electronic components.

Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive.

Before handling the drive, discharge any static electricity from yourself and your clothing. With one hand, touch an unpainted metal surface on your computer chassis, then touch the ESD bag with the other hand. Remain in contact with the chassis and the bag for a minimum of two seconds.

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Quick installation procedure

Note: Back up all data before installing drive.

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Unplug the computer.

3.Remove the computer cover as instructed by the computer system manual.

4.Discharge static electricity (see Handling precautions).

5.Note the mounting position of existing drives and cables. If you are replacing a drive or any cable, remove it now.

6.Remove the drive from the ESD bag.

7.Record the model, the part number, and the serial number of the drive for future reference.

8.Attach the Serial ATA cable to the drive. Match key on cable to connector on drive

Mounting instructions

Note: The mounting hole and connector locations are shown in figures 1 and 2.

1.Mount the drive securely.

2.Verify all attachments.

3.Replace the computer cover.

4.Plug in the computer.

5.Turn on the computer.

6.Verify that the hard disk is recognized by the BIOS. Instructions for accessing your BIOS can be found in the computer system manual or in the motherboard manufacturer documentation. If the drive is not recognized in the BIOS, check the following:

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