Introduction; Installing A 2.5" Hard Disk Drive - Advantech UTC-315 POS Series User Manual

3.1 Introduction

The UTC-315 is a PC-type computer housed in a plastic enclosure. To install an
HDD, DRAM, or mini SATA card, users must remove the rear cover. All maintenance
or hardware upgrades can be completed easily when the rear cover is removed.
Warning! Only remove the rear cover after verifying that no power is flowing within
the system. The power must be switched off and the power cord
unplugged. These cautions should be headed each time UTC-315 POS
is serviced.

3.2 Installing a 2.5" Hard Disk Drive

The UTC-315 POS internal controller supports one SATA hard disk drive. The SATA
controller enables faster data transfers and hard drive space that exceeds 150 MB.
Instructions for installation are provided below.
1. Detach and remove the POS stand.
2. Detach and remove the rear cover.
3. Place the HDD in the metal bracket, and fasten in place by tightening the
bracket screws (see Figure 3.1).
4. The HDD cable (SATA 7P+1*5P-2.5/SATA(15+7)P) is located next to the metal
brace. Connect the HDD cable to the motherboard (SATA1/SATA Power). Plug
the other end of the cable into the SATA hard drive.
5. Replace the rear cover and affix it in place by tightening the cover screws.
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