Lenovo M50e Series, A50 manual Installing internal drives, Drive specifications

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Installing internal drives

This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives.

Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are:

vParallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) hard disk drives

vSerial ATA hard disk drives

vCD drives or DVD drives

vTape drives

vRemovable media drives

Note: These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics (IDE) drives.

Internal drives are installed in bays. In this book, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on.

When you install an internal drive, it is important to note what type and size of drive that you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive.

Drive specifications

Your computer comes with the following IBM-installed drives:

vA CD drive or DVD drive in bay 1 (some models)

vA 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 3

vA 3.5-inch diskette drive in bay 4

Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed.

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Contents ThinkCentre Page ThinkCentre Page Contents Appendix C. Manual modem Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information To connect To disconnectLithium battery notice Modem safety informationConnexion Déconnexion Laser compliance statement Consignes de sécurité relatives au modemXii User Guide Overview Information resourcesIdentifying your computer Features Types 8149, 8177,Video subsystem 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 computerLocating 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 adapters What to do nextWhat to do next Installing internal drives Drive specificationsInstalling a drive User Guide Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveIdentifying security locks Rope clipUser Guide Integrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Types 8126, 8174, 8175, Power supply with manual voltage selection switch Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility3 Height 398 mm 15.67 Width 180 mm 7.08 Depth 402 mm 15.82 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory What to do next Installing adapters Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Drive specifications Installing a drive Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features 1 Rope clip 2 Integrated cable lock 3 Padlock loop Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 User Guide Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, Internal drives Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility5 Height 413 mm 16.25 Width 191 mm 7.5 Depth 406 mm 16 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory Installing adapters What to do next Installing internal drives Installing a drive Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Identifying security locks Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 User Guide Using the IBM Setup Utility program Using Security Profile by Device Administrator passwordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Selecting a startup deviceAdvanced settings Selecting a temporary startup deviceChanging the startup sequence User Guide Appendix A. Updating system programs Updating flashing Bios from a disketteUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system System programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Appendix B. Cleaning the mouse Cleaning an optical mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsSet Tone Dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Pulse 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. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts list CRU parts listUser Guide Appendix E. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex DrivesReplacing the cover Page Part Number 19R0764

A50, M50e Series specifications

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