Compaq 243850-002 manual Choosing the Quiet Drive Options

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Hard Drive Installation Guidelines

A menu displays with the following options:

Configure/View Host Adapter Settings

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions

Host Adapter SCSI ID

SCSI Parity Checking

Host Adapter SCSI Termination

Additional Options

Boot Device Options

SCSI Device Configuration

Advanced Configuration Options

SCSI Disk Utilities

Lists all SCSI devices and SCSI ID numbers

For additional information about configuring POST message display status, refer to the Computer Setup Guide on the Reference Library CD.

Choosing the Quiet Drive Options

The Quiet Drive is an optional feature and may or may not be included on your computer.

If this computer is equipped with a Quiet Drive or, if you choose to install a Quiet Drive, you may configure the drive to operate in Quiet mode or Performance mode (default). When idle, the Quiet Drive produces an acoustic noise level approximately 4 decibels (dB) lower than that of a standard drive. When configured to operate in Quiet mode, the Quiet Drive reads and writes data at an acoustic noise level approximately 7 dB lower than that of a standard drive.

When configured to operate in Quiet mode, the drive will not operate at maximum performance levels. For maximum drive performance, set the drive to operate in Performance mode.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents Specifications Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsCompaq Easy Access Keyboard Components Easy Access KeyboardLocking 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 Bezel Blanks Removing the Front BezelDIMMs Installing Additional MemoryInstalling DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Installing or Removing an Expansion CardRemoving 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 Compaq Evo Desktop Intel Pentium SpecificationsCompaq Evo Desktop Intel Pentium III/Celeron 145 W Specifications Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices Hard Drive Installation GuidelinesGuidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices Scsi Devices Guidelines for Using Scsi DevicesHard Drive Installation Guidelines Scsi Controllers Guidelines for Installing Optional Scsi DevicesScsi 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 Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockInstalling 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 Routine Computer Care Shipping PreparationCleaning CD-ROM Drive PrecautionsSafety OperationShipping Preparation Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Index Index-2