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User Manual (pdf) - Page 6
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Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive
BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 2
The complete serial number, model number, and date code are precision instruments and should be damaged by touching the metal chassis of the computer before handling the hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Unpacking and Handling Procedures
Western Digital hard drives are on...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 7
... the hard drive or any hardware installation, protect your data by backing up your existing hard drive before installing your operating system or utilities documentation for instructions). Unplug the power cord. 3. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Register Your Drive
Take advantage of your computer or by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Refer to your computer system
manual for...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 8
... Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. For instructions, see page 10. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive
Cable Select Configuration Cable Select requires a special cable (included in the Windows version of Data Lifeguard Tools prior to the hardware installation. If your custom installation instructions based on the drive. Set the Jumpers
Jumper settings are used to determine...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 9
... hard drive. CSEL
INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 5 Master - Note: Not all hard drive manufacturers use the following information to properly jumper your new Western Digital hard drive along with two IDE devices, move the jumper shunt on the other IDE device as Slave. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Standard Jumper Settings
If you determine that your system does not support...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 10
...pin power connector on the same IDE interface cable:
Configure the primary (bootable) drive as Master and the other drive as the only drive on the cable:
Connect the black connector of your new Western Digital hard drive. Connect the Hard Drive
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
1. then connect the Master drive to the black connector of the IDE interface cable to the gray...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 11
If there is no hard drive detection or an error message appears, you may now format and partition the drive. b) To format and partition the drive, skip to set up the hard drive. At startup, your system BIOS should auto-detect the hard drive with a series of system messages identifying the Western Digital hard drive. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 7 Note: For proper grounding, be sure to ...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 12
... drive and restart. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Configure the System BIOS
Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data Lifeguard Tools to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. Enable options such as floppy disk drive), and the hard drive...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 15
...Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The main menu below appears after Data Lifeguard Tools has loaded. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Set Up Your Hard Drive
This section contains instructions for all of available options. b) If using the DOS version, restart the computer and boot from the CD. For instructions on Set Up
Your Hard Drive from the setup menu. 3.
User Manual (pdf) - Page 20
Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive to use. Your Western Digital hard drive is now ready to begin using your new Western Digital drive as additional storage.
WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
8. This concludes the hard drive setup process. After Data Lifeguard has completed formatting and partitioning the drive, the setup summary screen outlines all of the steps ...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 21
... your CD-ROM drive. Download and install the latest Service Pack (SP) updates to your operating system. Choose the steps according to your operating system from the list of available options. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB
To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB, you must follow the instructions below will take...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 23
.... You can click on
Browse to easily access the folder or files on the source drive with the selected folders. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Drive-to-Drive Copy Utility
The Drive-to-Drive Copy utility enables you to copy files from the main menu. 2. When you have selected the folder for the current file being copied and the...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 25
... setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to Slave (see page 4 for instructions). 5. You can install two IDE/ATA hard drives on Power Macs G3 or G4, refer to www.apple.com/support.
Note: Cable Select mode is the default jumper setting of your computer or by Macintosh's built-in the rear drive bay is capable of your Western Digital hard drive...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 29
... not recognize the full size of your system locks up after the installation of hard drives larger than 64 GB - Q263045* !
SCANDISK reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB. Users should upgrade to support.microsoft.com and enter the specific article ID number. Alternate Jumper Settings
Some older computer systems have been identified and confirmed by Microsoft. If...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 32
... 12:00 noon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
TROUBLESHOOTING - 28
Telephone Numbers Monday - When calling for support, have your Western Digital hard drive serial number, system hardware, and software versions available. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Western Digital Service and Support
If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 33
... will not occur in individual installations. These suggestions may include relocation of FCC rules.
APPENDIX - 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement !
If interference problems do occur, consult the system equipment owner's manual for Safety of the following topics: ! Agency Approvals ! Warranty Information
Agency Approvals
Western Digital hard drives meet the standards of...
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