Seagate ST9100AG, ST9100A User Manual

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ST9100A

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ST9100AG

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AT Interface Drive

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Installation Guide

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Contents

Read before you begin...

Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting master/slave jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mounting the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Configuring system BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Formatting and partitioning the drive . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Appendix A. AT interface connector pin assignments . 11

Appendix B. Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Appendix C. Technical support services . . . . . . . . 13

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ST9100A and ST9100AG Installation Guide, Rev. A 1

Read before you begin...

Note. ST9100A and ST9100AG are usually installed in note-

book or laptop systems. Special training or tools may be needed to service these computers. In some instances, opening the case may void your warranty. Be sure to review the terms and conditions of your system warranty before opening the system enclosure.

Warning. To avoid personal injury and damage to the electronic

devices, always power off and unplug your computer system before touching any internal components.

Observe static discharge precautions.

• Keep the drive in its static-shielded bag until you are ready to complete the installation.

• Do not touch the PC board or the I/O connector pins.

• Always handle the drive by its edges or frame. Never apply

pressure to the PC Board or to the drive top cover.

• Use a grounded wrist strap. If none is available, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the system before handling any components.

• Use antistatic padding on all work surfaces and avoid staticinducing carpeted areas.

Check all items. Examine the drive, cables, mounting hardware and accessories, documentation and packaging. If any item is incorrect, missing or appears damaged, contact your distributor or dealer immediately.

Handle drives carefully. Improper handling during transit or shipping accounts for many installation problems. Even minor bumps can exert relatively large G forces on these drives. Always

2 ST9100A and ST9100AG Installation Guide, Rev. A handle the drive carefully. In addition, do not attach any labels to

the drive top cover, as they may prevent proper ventilation. Warranty. Contact your authorized Seagate distributor or dealer

for warranty information. Maintenance and repair. Seagate drives do not require any

preventive maintenance. The head/disc assembly is sealed and does not contain any user-serviceable components. Tampering with the factory seal voids the warranty. Seagate customer-service centers are the only facilities authorized to service Seagate drives. Seagate does not sanction any third-party repair facilities.

Shipping. When transporting or shipping a drive, Seagate-approved container. If possible, use an original Seagate shipping box with a

Seagate Approved Package

you must use

label.

Shipping a

drive in a nonapproved container voids the drive warranty.

Seagate service centers may refuse receipt of components improperly packaged or obviously damaged in transit. Call your authorized Seagate distributor to purchase additional boxes. Seagate recommends shipping by an air-ride carrier experienced in handling computer equipment.

Installation overview

Drive installation can be divided into several logical steps:

1. Setting master/slave jumpers

2. Connecting cables

3. Mounting the drive in the system

4. Configuring system BIOS

5. Formatting and partitioning the drive

Each of these steps is described in detail on the following pages. Some may not be applicable to your particular installation requirements.

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Setting master/slave jumpers

Two drives may be controlled through a single drive controller cable with two connectors. In this case, one drive is designated as the master and the other is designated as the slave. As shown in Figure 1 on page 4, the jumpers on each drive must be set to identify which drive is master and which is slave.

Connecting cables

ST9100A and ST9100AG drives use a 44-pin AT interface connector cable with two rows of 22 female contacts on 0.079-inch (2 mm) centers (see Figure 1). Pin assignments for the AT interface are listed in Appendix A.

Most cables have a stripe down one side, which designates pin

1. Make sure pin 1 on the interface cable connector is aligned to

pin 1 on the drive interface connector and pin 1 on the host connector. To assist in cable alignment, pin 20 has been removed on the male interface connector on the drive. This type of connector is designed to be used with a keyed cable connector having a plug in place of pin 20.

Before mounting the drive, be sure that the connecting cable is long enough to reach the drive, but not so long that it will be pinched when the system enclosure is replaced. Connecting cables for the ST9100A and ST9100AG must be no longer than 18 inches (457 mm).

Power connections

Power for the ST9100A and ST9100AG is supplied through the 44-pin interface connector (see Appendix A for specific pin assignments).

Caution. These drives can accept only +5 volts DC power. Do

not use +12 volts DC power.

Master/slave

configuration jumpers

Pin 1

Pin 20 removed

for keying

Circuit board

A C B D

Drive is master, no slave drive present Drive is master; Seagate slave drive present Drive is slave; Seagate master drive present Reserved position (Do not use)

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Figure 1. AT interface cable connector and master/slave

configuration jumpers

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