
5.2Hard Drives
The computer supports up to five drives 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
!You may install either a
!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.
5.2.1Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices
Optional drives are available from Compaq in kits that include a special drive cable. The configuration of the drives employs a
The device 0 drive is the drive connected to the short segment of the drive cable (or the connector closest to the system board); the device 1 drive is the drive connected to the long segment of the drive cable ( or farthest from the system board).
Drive installation requires no jumper setting changes on the existing or optional drives. All Compaq drives have the jumpers preset for
✎If installing a second device on the primary controller, you must use an
For more information about Compaq hard drives, refer to the Deskpro Service Reference Guide.