Compaq 243850-002 manual Installing Additional Drives

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Hardware Upgrades

Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay

7.Remove the drive from the drive bay and store in anti-static packaging.

Installing Additional Drives

The computer supports up to five drives which may be installed in various configurations.

When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines:

For optimal performance, connect hard drives to the primary controller. Connect expansion devices, such as CD-ROM, IDE tape, and diskette drives to the secondary controller.

You may install either a third-height or a half-height drive into a half-height bay.

You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage. Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in the front of the computer chassis, behind the front bezel. Some options use metric hardware. The Compaq-supplied metric screws are black.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents Specifications Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsEasy Access Keyboard Compaq Easy Access Keyboard ComponentsLocking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons Easy Access SoftwareReprogramming the Easy Access Buttons Windows Logo Key Easy Access Paper Icon InsertSpecial Mouse Functions Serial Number Location Product Features Installation Sequence Hardware UpgradesServiceability Features Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Front Bezel Removing Bezel BlanksInstalling Additional Memory DIMMsInstalling DIMMs Installing a Dimm Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Slot CoverRemoving or Installing an Expansion Card Hardware Reference Guide Drive Positions Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay Installing Additional Drives Hardware Reference Guide Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay Removing the Power Switch Bracket Connect the signal 1 and power 2 cables to the hard drive Specifications Compaq Evo Desktop Intel PentiumCompaq Evo Desktop Intel Pentium III/Celeron 145 W Specifications Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA DevicesGuidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices Guidelines for Using Scsi Devices Scsi DevicesHard Drive Installation Guidelines Guidelines for Installing Optional Scsi Devices Scsi ControllersScsi Cables Using a Scsi CableUsing SCSISelect with Scsi Devices Choosing the Quiet Drive Options Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Installing a Security Lock Security Lock ProvisionsInstalling Compaq Type 2 Security Bracket may vary by model Hardware Reference Guide Installing a Kensington Cable Lock may vary by model Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic Discharge Routine Computer Care Shipping Preparation Routine Computer CareSafety CD-ROM Drive PrecautionsCleaning OperationShipping Preparation Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Index Index-2