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Hitachi Deskstar 7K160 User manual

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Quick installation guide
Hitachi Deskstar 7K160
Serial ATA Hard disk drive
Models:
HDT721616PLA380
HDT721680PLA380
System Requirements for Serial ATA
The following are needed to install a Serial ATA drive to
a system.

Serial ATA capable motherboard or controller card

Serial ATA drive

Serial ATA cable (1 meter or less in length)
Handling precautions
Set the drive down gently to prevent damage from
impact or vibration.
• Do not open the ESD bag containing the drive
until needed.
• Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not
touch the exposed printed circuit board or any
electronic components.
• Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive.
• Before handling the drive, discharge any static
electricity from yourself and your clothing. With
one hand touch an unpainted metal surface on
your computer chassis, then touch the ESD bag
with the other hand. Remain in contact with the
chassis and the bag for a minimum of two
seconds.
Quick installation procedure
Note: Back up all data before installing drive!
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Unplug the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover as instructed by the
computer system manual.
4. Discharge static electricity (see Handling pre-
cautions).
5. Note the mounting position of existing drives and
cables. If you are replacing a drive or any cable,
remove it now.
6. Remove the drive from the ESD bag.
7. Record the model, the part number, and the serial
number of the drive for future reference.
8. Attach the Serial ATA cable to the drive. Match
key on cable to connector on drive
Connect Power Connector
Connect Serial ATA power connector if provided on
power supply or use legacy 4 pin power connector.
Arrange cable to match connector as shown in photos
below.
OR
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
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WARNING
Do not use both power connections at the
same time. Doing so will result in drive failure.
1. Mount the drive securely.
2. Verify all attachments.
3. Replace the computer cover.
4. Plug in the computer.
5. Turn on the computer.
6. Verify that the hard disk is recognized by the BIOS
and is reporting the full capacity of the drive.
Instructions for accessing your BIOS can be found
in the computer system manual or in the mother-
board manufacturer documentation. If the drive is
not recognized in the BIOS, set the BIOS options
of your computer system to Auto Detection and
LBA mode if available. Once the drive is
recognized correctly in the BIOS, it is ready to be
partitioned and formatted.
7. Your operating system setup utility will provide
instructions on how to partition and format your
drive before it installs the operating system. For
additional information see:
www.hitachigst.com/support
© Copyright Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
5600 Cottle Road
San Jose, CA 95193
Produced in the United States
3/06
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Deskstar
TM
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Global Storage Technologies.
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of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other
countries, or both.
Other product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
References in this publication to Hitachi Global Storage
Technologies products, programs or services do not
imply that Hitachi Global Storage Technologies intends
to make these available in all countries in which Hitachi
Global Storage Technologies operates.
Product information is provided for information
purposes only and does not constitute a warranty.
Information is true as of the date of publication and is
subject to change. Actual results may vary.
This publication is for general guidance only.
Photographs may show design models.
29 March 2006

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