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Figure 1
Figure 2
SATA device plug
power connector
SATA power
receptacle
connector
Figure 3
SATA Motherboard
Configuration
SATA Controller Card
Configuration
Mounting frame
SATA device plug
interface connector
SATA receptacle
interface connector
SATA cable connection
Motherboard
SATA cable
Expansion slot
SATA controller card
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Install the Hard Drive
1. Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and
secure the drive with the four mounting screws (two on each
side). For proper grounding, install the screws in the hole
positions (Figure 1).
2. Attach one end of the SATA cable to the SATA interface on the
WD drive (Figure 2). SATA connectors are keyed to ensure
proper insertion.
3. Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA interface on the
drive (Figure 2).
4. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the
motherboard or the SATA controller card (Figure 3).
Note: If using a SATA controller card, be sure to follow the
instructions that came with the card to install the SATA host
drivers.
5. Verify all cable connections. Replace and secure the system
cover. Reconnect the power cord and power on the computer.
6. Follow the instructions below for your Windows operating
system.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista has all the necessary tools to help you properly
install a SATA drive. Depending on your configuration, follow the
appropriate set of instructions below (Single Install or Adding a
Second Drive).
Note: Ensure your drive is detected by your SATA controller during
bootup or in the SATA BIOS by disconnecting any other hard
drives from the computer system until Windows has been
completely installed on the desired hard drive.
Single Install:
If your SATA controller supports RAID, you may need to define your
drive in a RAID Array before Windows can detect the drive, even if
the motherboard or system drivers are being loaded correctly. This
is true even if installing a single drive. Contact your system or RAID
controller manufacturer for assistance on defining your drive in a
RAID Array.
1. Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD-ROM drive and
restart the system.
2. Follow the onscreen prompts until the Where do you want to
install Windows? screen displays.
3. Your hard drive is listed in the center window screen as "Disk 0
Unallocated Space."
–If you want a single partition (single drive letter), click Next to
automatically partition and format your hard drive in NTFS.
Windows Vista continues installing.
–If you want multiple partitions on this hard drive, click Drive
options (advanced) and skip to step 5 below.
–If your hard drive is not detected, you may need to obtain third
party SATA controller drivers from the SATA controller
manufacturer. These drivers must be installed from a CD, DVD,
floppy, or USB flash drive.
4. After clicking Drive options (advanced), click New to add a
new partition to the hard drive.
5. Enter the capacity of the partition and click Apply.
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