IBM ATA-3 User Manual

Deskstar Enhanced IDE(ATA-3) Hard Disk DriveUser's GuideOPTIONSby IBM

The largest partition size that you can create under the DOS, Windows95, Windows 3.x, and OS/2 operating systems that use 16-bit fileallocation table

Disk Manager will display the number and types of drivesfound on your system and ask you if the list is correct.Follow the onscreen prompts.5. Disk Ma

Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning UsingDisk ManagerYour BIOS might contain limitations that can cause operationalfailures when you install

Partitioning and Formatting Using Disk ManagerThe Disk Manager software contains programs that can partition,format, and prepare your drive for the in

Quick Installation (German)Part 1 contains the Deskstar Hard Disk Drive installation instructionsin abbreviated form. If you are familiar with IDE pro

Step 3. Setting the Configuration JumpersYour drive has four configuration positions that determine the datatransmission priority. The positions are:

Step 4. Installing the Drive in the Drive BayMount the hard disk drive in the drive bay using the four mountingscrews provided with the drive. For pro

The largest partition size that you can create under the DOS, Windows95, Windows 3.x, and OS/2 operating systems that use 16-bit fileallocation table

Disk Manager will display the number and types of drivesfound on your system and ask you if the list is correct.Follow the onscreen prompts.5. Disk Ma

Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning UsingDisk ManagerYour BIOS might contain limitations that can cause operationalfailures when you install

Note: If you are using this product in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, be sure to read the Deskstar Enhanced IDE (ATA-3) HardDisk Drive Us

Partitioning and Formatting Using Disk ManagerThe Disk Manager software contains programs that can partition,format, and prepare your drive for the in

Quick Installation (French)Part 1 contains the Deskstar Hard Disk Drive installation instructionsin abbreviated form. If you are familiar with IDE pro

Step 3. Setting the Configuration JumpersYour drive has four configuration positions that determine the datatransmission priority. The positions are:

Step 4. Installing the Drive in the Drive BayMount the hard disk drive in the drive bay using the four mountingscrews provided with the drive. For pro

The largest partition size that you can create under the DOS, Windows95, Windows 3.x, and OS/2 operating systems that use 16-bit fileallocation table

Disk Manager will display the number and types of drivesfound on your system and ask you if the list is correct.Follow the onscreen prompts.5. Disk Ma

Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning UsingDisk ManagerYour BIOS might contain limitations that can cause operationalfailures when you install

Partitioning and Formatting Using Disk ManagerThe Disk Manager software contains programs that can partition,format, and prepare your drive for the in

Quick Installation (Spanish)Part 1 contains the Deskstar Hard Disk Drive installation instructionsin abbreviated form. If you are familiar with IDE pr

Step 3. Setting the Configuration JumpersYour drive has four configuration positions that determine the datatransmission priority. The positions are:

ContentsSafety: Read First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vAbout This Book ... viPart 1: Quick Installation Guid

Step 4. Installing the Drive in the Drive BayMount the hard disk drive in the drive bay using the four mountingscrews provided with the drive. For pro

The largest partition size that you can create under the DOS, Windows95, Windows 3.x, and OS/2 operating systems that use 16-bit fileallocation table

Disk Manager will display the number and types of drivesfound on your system and ask you if the list is correct.Follow the onscreen prompts.5. Disk Ma

Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning UsingDisk ManagerYour BIOS might contain limitations that can cause operationalfailures when you install

Partitioning and Formatting Using Disk ManagerThe Disk Manager software contains programs that can partition,format, and prepare your drive for the in

Quick Installation (Japanese)Part 1 contains the Deskstar Hard Disk Drive installation instructionsin abbreviated form. If you are familiar with IDE p

Step 3. Setting the Configuration JumpersYour drive has four configuration positions that determine the datatransmission priority. The positions are:

Step 4. Installing the Drive in the Drive BayMount the hard disk drive in the drive bay using the four mountingscrews provided with the drive. For pro

The largest partition size that you can create under the DOS, Windows95, Windows 3.x, and OS/2 operating systems that use 16-bit fileallocation table

Disk Manager will display the number and types of drivesfound on your system and ask you if the list is correct.Follow the onscreen prompts.5. Disk Ma

Part 3: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Appendix A. S

Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning UsingDisk ManagerYour BIOS might contain limitations that can cause operationalfailures when you install

Partitioning and Formatting Using Disk ManagerThe Disk Manager software contains programs that can partition,format, and prepare your drive for the in

Quick Installation (Italian)Part 1 contains the Deskstar Hard Disk Drive installation instructionsin abbreviated form. If you are familiar with IDE pr

Step 3. Setting the Configuration JumpersYour drive has four configuration positions that determine the datatransmission priority. The positions are:

Step 4. Installing the Drive in the Drive BayMount the hard disk drive in the drive bay using the four mountingscrews provided with the drive. For pro

The largest partition size that you can create under the DOS, Windows95, Windows 3.x, and OS/2 operating systems that use 16-bit fileallocation table

Disk Manager will display the number and types of drivesfound on your system and ask you if the list is correct.Follow the onscreen prompts.5. Disk Ma

Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning UsingDisk ManagerYour BIOS might contain limitations that can cause operationalfailures when you install

Partitioning and Formatting Using Disk ManagerThe Disk Manager software contains programs that can partition,format, and prepare your drive for the in

Quick Installation (BrazilianPortuguese)Part 1 contains the Deskstar Hard Disk Drive installation instructionsin abbreviated form. If you are familiar

Safety: Read FirstCAUTION: Read the Safety Information in Appendix A, page 3-1,before installing this product.DO NOT print this page— replace with Wo

Step 3. Setting the Configuration JumpersYour drive has four configuration positions that determine the datatransmission priority. The positions are:

Step 4. Installing the Drive in the Drive BayMount the hard disk drive in the drive bay using the four mountingscrews provided with the drive. For pro

The largest partition size that you can create under the DOS, Windows95, Windows 3.x, and OS/2 operating systems that use 16-bit fileallocation table

Disk Manager will display the number and types of drivesfound on your system and ask you if the list is correct.Follow the onscreen prompts.5. Disk Ma

Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning UsingDisk ManagerYour BIOS might contain limitations that can cause operationalfailures when you install

Partitioning and Formatting Using Disk ManagerThe Disk Manager software contains programs that can partition,format, and prepare your drive for the in

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Part 2: Installation Guide Product DescriptionThe Deskstar Hard Disk Drive is a 3.5-inch slimline (1-inch high)drive. It can only be installed in com

Before You BeginRead the following information before you start your installation.The installer of the drive will have to complete the following steps

Mounting brackets and toolsMost computers have 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch drive bays. Thehard disk drive you are installing is designed for a 3.5-inchbay,

About This BookThis book contains instructions for installing, setting up, and usingyour Deskstar Hard Disk Drive. The manual is divided into thefollo

you are installing. Some devices, such as a high speed tapedrive, do not operate properly when installed on the same portwith a hard disk drive.The pr

file uses one full cluster. The following table shows how the clustersize is incremented as the partition size increases.16These examples illustrate t

Backup ConsiderationsIf you are replacing an installed hard disk drive, make a backup copyof the data from the drive that you are replacing. If you d

Handling PrecautionsTo avoid damage to your hard disk drive during installation.Do not open the antistatic bag until you are ready to install thedriv

3. If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flatpadded surface, such as a magazine, and place the drive on thebag with the compon

For information on jumper positions for your drive, see the DeskstarEnhanced IDE (ATA-3) Hard Disk Drive User’s Guide Supplement.What to Do NextIf you

Step 6. Attaching the Cables to the DriveUse the following procedure to attach the cables.Pin 40Pin 11. Locate a free device connector on the IDE inte

If all power cables are in use, purchase a dc Y-connector(available at many electronic stores) and split a connection toprovide power for more devices

“Correcting BIOS Limitations and Partitioning Using DiskManager” on page 2-15.Using Your Operating System for PartitioningThis section contains instru

Installing a Secondary Drive for DOS or WindowsUse FDISK and FORMAT to prepare the drive if you are using any ofthe following: DOS Windows 3.1xWindo

Part 1: Quick Installation GuidePart 1 contains the Deskstar Hard Disk Drive installation instructionsin abbreviated form. If you are familiar with ID

Installing a Primary Drive using OS/2If the new hard disk drive will contain your operating system (driveC), use this procedure to prepare the drive a

User’s Guide Supplement will list your drive's jumpersettings.)c. Replace the computer cover and recheck all external cables.3. Restart the compu

Normally, drives 1 and 2 are connected to the primary IDEport and drives 3 and 4 are connected to the secondary IDEport.If you have two IDE ports, dri

6. Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the drivepartitioning process. Install your operating system as described inthe Disk Manager Onl

FileCopyFileCopy is a program that runs under DOS and copies all files fromone drive letter to another. You can use FileCopy with Disk Managerto simp

Problem SolvingYou might be able to solve the problem yourself. Before calling IBM,you might want to try some or all of the following troubleshooting

If your computer does not restart and none of the devices work,the interface cable connector might be connected backwards. Tocheck the connection:1. T

Part 3: Appendixes Appendix A. Safety Information To Disconnect:DO NOT print this page— replace with National Safety Information. Copyright IBM Corp.

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Step 3. Setting the Configuration JumpersYour drive has four configuration positions that determine the datatransmission priority. The positions are:

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Appendix B.Help and Service InformationBefore calling IBM technical support, try to solve the problemyourself by using the information in “Problem So

Computer and BIOS ManufacturersUse the following table for computer manufacturer information. Formanufacturers not in the table, contact your IBM rese

Hard Disk Drive ManufacturersUse the following table for disk manufacturer information, as needed. For manufacturers not in the table, contact your IB

Step 4. Installing the Drive in the Drive BayMount the hard disk drive in the drive bay using the four mountingscrews provided with the drive. For pro

Appendix C. NoticesThis appendix contains the product notices and trademarksinformation. NoticesReferences in this publication to IBM products, progr

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