Lenovo 8420, 8426, 8421, 8145 Installing security features, Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive

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Connecting an additional optical drive or parallel ATA hard disk drive

1.Locate the PATA IDE connector on the system board and the three-connector signal cable. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11.

2.Connect the extra connector on the signal cable to the new drive.

3.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.

Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive

A serial hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector.

1.Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive.

2.Locate an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 11.

3.Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to an available SATA connector on the system board.

4.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.

What to do next

vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

vTo complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 23.

Installing security features

To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, security lock options are available. In addition to physical locks, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in.

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Contents User Guide Types 8095, 8096, 8141 Types 8145, 8420, 8421 Page User Guide Types 8095, 8096, 8141 Types 8145, 8420, 8421 Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets BatteriesCD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information Lithium battery noticeTo connect To disconnect Modem safety information Laser compliance statementPower supply statement Overview Information resourcesXiv User Guide Installing options FeaturesMemory Operating systems, preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Available options Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversRemoving the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system boardInstalling memory Installing options Installing adapters What to do nextWhat to do next Installing internal drives Drive specificationsInstalling a drive User Guide Connecting the first optical drive Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drivePassword protection Changing the batteryPadlock loop User Guide Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cablesUser Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsUser password Administrator passwordIDE Drive User Password IDE Drive Master PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Selecting a temporary startup deviceChanging the startup sequence Updating flashing Bios from a diskette Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemAppendix A. Updating system programs System programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Click Continue Click Downloads and driversAppendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsLow speaker volume Set Pulse dial as defaultSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex Page Page Part Number 19R0462