Iomega 03798300 owner manual What is IDE?, How IDE Works, What is ATAPI?, Jumper Settings

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User’s Guide

Understanding IDE/ATAPI Connections

What is IDE?

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is the built-in system a PC computer uses to connect drives to the computer. You may have also heard it called ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment)—they mean the same thing.

How IDE Works

There are usually two places on the motherboard for the IDE cables to connect. These are the primary and secondary IDE channel connections. The hard drive usually uses the primary connection. The IDE channel connections are usually located next to each other either end-to-end or one above the other. They are also generally labeled on the motherboard as “pri IDE” and “sec IDE” or something similar. If you are unsure of where the IDE channels for your computer are located, refer to your computer’s documentation.

The IDE channels can support a maximum of two drives each. If there are two drives connected to the IDE interface cable, one drive must be configured as a master and the other as a slave. If only one drive is attached to the cable, it is configured as a master.

What is ATAPI?

IDE (ATA) was originally designed for hard disks only, not removable devices such as Zip® drives, CD drives and tape drives. ATAPI, which stands for Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface, is designed to bridge this gap and support removable drives. ATAPI devices use your IDE channel to communicate with the computer.

Jumper Settings

The jumper is the small plastic piece that surrounds two pins and can be removed and placed in different locations as needed. There are different jumper configurations that can be used with ATAPI devices such as your Zip® drive. There are also jumper blocks located on the back of your CD drive and hard drive. If you need to change the settings on your CD drive, refer to the table on the next page on the CD drive or in its documentation. This diagram shows the possibilities for the Zip Internal drive.

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Contents Internal Atapi Drive Table of Contents Welcome to Zip Drive Check system requirements Unpack the Zip Internal Atapi driveDisconnect the computer power cord Watch the instructional videoWrite down the serial number of your Zip Internal Atapi drive for future referenceIdentifying the computer’s IDE configuration Identify your computer’s IDE configuration Locate the IDE channels using the CD drive1b Locate the IDE channels using the computer’s hard drive Follow these instructions if you were unable to1c Possible IDE channel locations Determining your computer’s configuration If the hard drive is the only IDE device connectedInstallation Guide Check the jumper setting on the Zip drive Panel coverGuide Slide the Zip drive into the drive bay Remove the IDE Interface cable that isCurrently connected to your CD drive Verify that the jumper on your CD drive is set to Master Connect an internal computer power supply Cable to the Zip driveSecure drive in drive bay Guide Change the jumper setting to Master Locate a vacant 31/2 or 51/4 drive bayMay require side rails 2a3 1/2 drive bays onlyLocate the data cable that comes packaged With the Zip drive. Find the colored stripe orPrint on one side of the data cable showing PINZip drive Cable to your Zip drive Internal drive. MGuide If the Iomega software setup program does CD driveNot start automatically, follow these steps SoftwareAdditional instructions for your system Windows 95/98 UsersHow to Install Without a CD Drive Create Install Floppy DiskettesDownload Software from the Iomega Web Site Installation Guide Operating Your Zip Drive Inserting Zip DisksDisk Eject in Case of Power Loss Ejecting Zip DisksDrive Sleep Compatibility with 100MB Zip Disks Zip Tips Step Backup/Restore RecordIt SoftwareCopy Machine Iomega ToolsFor information on how to use IomegaWare software Drive ShortcutsBacking Up with Zip Disks Copying Zip DisksInstalling Applications to Zip Disks Formatting Zip DisksFormatting Zip Disks under Windows 95/98 or NT Setting Zip Disk Protection under Windows 95/98 and NT Read/Write Protecting Zip DisksWhat is IDE? What is ATAPI?Jumper Settings How IDE WorksPossible System IDE/ATAPI Configurations BIOS/CMOS SupportSlave Drive Master DriveTroubleshooting Green activity light on the Zip drive does not turn onTroubleshooting Data transfer problems or drive operation is erratic Installing the Zip drive changes other drive lettersWindows 95/98 Users Troubleshooting You want to use Windows 95/98 DOS mode with your Zip drive How to Get Help Automated Voice Technical SupportAutomated FAX-back Help 801 778-5763 U.S. & Canada One-on-One Iomega Technical SupportLimited Warranty Information Return or RepairProduct Information International Support NumbersRegulatory Information Model Number Z250ATAPI FCC United StatesCanadian Verification CE European CommunityVisit our web site