Install A New Drive As Master; Begin The Hardware Install; Configure The Jumper Settings - IBM Deskstar 25GP Installation And Reference Manual

Install a new drive as Master

The following steps install the IBM Deskstar in a new system or replace your system's
existing Primary Master with the IBM Deskstar.

Begin the hardware install

• Turn off your computer system.
• Remove cover as instructed by your computer
system manual.
• Discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted
metal surface on your computer chassis with one
hand. Touch the ESD bag with the other hand.
• Unplug your computer. Remain in contact with the
chassis and the bag for at least two seconds.
• If replacing a drive or replacing a cable with a 40
pin, 80 conductor ATA/IDE cable, remove it. Store
the drive or cable in a safe place in case it should
be needed again.

Configure the jumper settings

• Remove the drive from its ESD bag.
• Record the serial number, part number, and model number in the spaces provided in
the Appendix for future reference.
Note: Placement of model, part, and serial numbers may vary.
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