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ST9144 Family Installation Guide, Rev. B
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Note. Most cables have a stripe down one side to designate
the Pin 1 location. Make sure Pin 1 on the interface cable
connector is connected to Pin 1 on the drive interface connec-
tor and Pin 1 on the host connector. Refer to Figure 1 for the
location of Pin 1 on the drive interface connector.
Check all cards. Make sure all cards are securely seated in
the expansion slots on the motherboard. Full size (16-bit) cards
cannot be plugged into half-size (8-bit) slots. Make sure all
cards are plugged into appropriately sized expansion slots.
Once the cards are permanently installed, and the system is
running properly, use mounting screws to secure them in
place.
Check the power supply specifications. The output of your
power supply may not meet the power requirements of the new
devices you are installing. If you are not sure whether the
power supply meets the system requirements, consult your
system dealer or distributor.
Use the same version of DOS throughout your system. The
same version of DOS must be used throughout all phases of
building and configuring your system.
Verify the CMOS drive type. The CMOS drive type must
approximate, but not exceed, the physical specifications and
maximum drive capacity of the disc drive. Refer to the Default
Drive Geometry section of this installation guide for drive
specifications and CMOS configuration information.
Check for viruses. Before installing any new software, scan
the installation diskettes for viruses. After the software has
been installed on the hard disc, scan that drive for viruses.
Symptoms of viruses can include intermittent system lock-ups,
re-boots, drive errors, etc.
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