Seagate ST9655AG, ST9550AG manual Configuring the drive, Attaching cables

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ST9655 Family Installation Guide, Rev. A

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Configuring the drive

1.Put on a grounded wrist strap. Wear the grounded wrist strap throughout the installation procedure.

2.Install master/slave jumpers. In a two-drive system, you need to designate one drive as the master, or drive 0, and the other drive as the slave, or drive 1. To do this, install the master/slave jumpers as shown in Figure 1. In a one-drive system, configure the drive as a master (no jumpers in- stalled).

Alternatively, you can configure the drive as a master or slave using the cable select option. To use this option, the host system and both drives must support cable select. Cable selection requires a special daisy-chain cable that grounds pin 28 (CSEL) on one of its two drive connectors. If you attach the drive to the grounded CSEL connector, it becomes a master. If you attach the drive to the un- grounded CSEL connector, it becomes a slave.

To configure an ST9655 family drive for cable select, install both master/slave jumpers, as shown in Figure 1.

Attaching cables

This drive is designed for a host computer that supplies interface signals and +5V power through a single 44-pin connector and cable. If your computer has a fixed connector that attaches directly to the drive, skip ahead to the following section, “Mounting the drive.” Otherwise, perform the steps listed on page 4.

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Contents ST9655AG, ST9550AG ST9385AG AT Interface Drives Contents Read before you begin Configuring the drive Attaching cablesPin Mounting the drive Mounting dimensions for the ST9655 family drives Configuring your computer Drive specification ST9655AG ST9550AG ST9385AGPage ST9655 Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Formatting and partitioning the drive Low-level formattingInstallation troubleshooting High-level formattingST9655 Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Specific Troubleshooting Procedures Screen remains blank when you power up the computerAt startup, the message, HDD controller failure appears ∙ Check for memory conflicts ∙ Check for viruses Page ST9655 Family Installation Guide, Rev. a Compatibility notes Technical support services SeaFAXLocation Telephone number Seagate Technical Support FAX /438-8137Location Modem number SeaBOARDSeaTDD /438-5382 Storing and shipping your drive Seagate 2.5-inch drive and approved packing materials