HP Compaq d315 Hardware Reference Manual page 39

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If this computer is equipped with a Quiet Drive or, if you choose to
install a Quiet Drive, you may configure the drive to operate in Quiet
mode or Performance mode (default). When idle, the Quiet Drive
produces an acoustic noise level approximately 4 decibels (dB) lower
than that of a standard drive. When configured to operate in Quiet
mode, the Quiet Drive reads and writes data at an acoustic noise level
approximately 7 dB lower than that of a standard drive.
When configured to operate in Quiet mode, the drive will not operate
at maximum performance levels. For maximum drive performance,
set the drive to operate in Performance mode.
To determine if your computer contains a Quiet Drive or to activate
Quiet mode, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click
Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.
2. When the F10 = Setup message displays in the lower-right corner
of the screen, press the
If you do not press the
must restart the computer to access the utility.
3. Select your language from the list and press the
4. A choice of four headings displays in the Computer Setup
Utilities menu. Using the arrow keys or the Tab key, select
Storage > Device Configuration.
5. Select the drive from the list of devices. Press the
6. Select Quiet Drive > Quiet (Performance is the
factory-set default.)
If the Quiet Drive option is not displayed, your computer does not
contain a Quiet drive.
7. To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes.
Hard Drive Installation Guidelines
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