Maxtor SATA II-300 User Manual

Installation Guide

MAXTOR SATAII/300 INTERNAL HARD DRIVE

Contents

Warranty Registration Information

Introduction

Precautions

Included in this Kit

Required Tools

About Serial ATA

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Back Up Your Data

Remove System Cover

Mount the Hard Drive

Attach Serial ATA and Power Cables

Check BIOS Message

Format the Hard Drive

Set the Boot Sequence

Getting Help

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Warranty Registration Information

Before installing the hard drive, please write down the serial number and the model number information. If you ever need to contact Maxtor Support, you must provide this information about your hard drive prior to assistance.

Several hard drive models are illustrated below to help you identify where these numbers are located. Use the drawing that looks like your hard drive, then locate the model and serial numbers from your hard drive and write these numbers in the space provided.

Serial Number

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Caution. Product warranty is void if any seal or label is removed, or if the drive experiences shock in excess of 350 Gs.

For technical support and regional contact information, please visit www.maxtor.com

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For easy installation use MaxBlast software, available at www.maxtor.com.

1. Attach the cables. The data interface and power cables are keyed.

2. Mount the drive using two screws per side. Do not over tighten the screws.

3. Serial ATA controllers or systems may have custom device drivers. See your controller or system documentation for specific installation instructions.

4. Prepare the drive for use with your Operating System. See your OS instructions for details. Be careful to select the correct drive. Always backup critical data before making changes. Windows XP or 2000 prepares the drive during

installation. Windows ME or 98 uses FDISK and Format commands.

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FIGURE 1 INCLUDED IN THIS KIT

1. Maxtor Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive

2. SATA Interface Cable

3. Driver CD or Diskette

4. Mounting Screws

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Max•Blast

Introduction

Thank you for selecting a Maxtor hard drive product. This guide will lead you through the installation of your new drive.

If you encounter any difficulties with installation, please visit us online at

www.maxtor.com

The Maxtor SATA Hard Drive Kit includes the components shown in Figure 1. Your computer may need some or all of these parts to complete the installation. You will also need the tools shown in Figure 2 on page 3 to install the hard drive in your computer.

Precautions

Drive should be at room temperature before installing.

Do not touch circuit board on drive.

Unplug system from electrical outlet before connecting cables to drive or motherboard.

Do not drop, bump, or jar drive.

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Introduction PAGE 2

About Serial ATA

FIGURE 2 REQUIRED TOOLS

Serial ATA (SATA) technology offers you the following benefits:

– World’s fastest ATA interface – Ideal for high-performance RAID – Thin, easy-plug cables for improved airflow

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SATA information and software updates.

Back Up Your Data

Protect your data by backing up existing hard drives before installing your new Maxtor hard drive.

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1. System User Manual

2. Operating System CD and Boot Disk

3. Philips Screwdriver

4. Small Needle-Nose Pliers

System Manual

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Remove System Cover

1. Turn your computer off.

2. Unplug your system from the electrical outlet.

3. Remove the cover from your system case. See Figure 3.

Refer to your system user manual for instructions on removing the cover, or obtain the services of a qualified installation technician.

FIGURE 3

REMOVING THE SYSTEM COVER

4. Attach a grounding strap or touch a metal portion of your computer case. This will ground you to minimize the risk of exposing the hard drive to electrostatic discharge.

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