Quantum Travan 40 GB manual 2Installing the Drive, What You Will Need, Important Precautions

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Chapter 2

2Installing the Drive

What You Will Need

You will need a standard flat-bladed screwdriver and a PHILLIPS® screwdriver to install the tape drive in your computer.

This tape drive must be attached to a secondary IDE port. If your computer has two IDE ports, and the secondary port is not being used, you may need to obtain a 40-pin IDE interface cable for your tape drive.

If your computer has only a single IDE port, you will need to obtain a new ATAPI host adapter that provides a secondary IDE port for the tape drive. You will also need a second 40-pin IDE interface cable for your tape drive.

Important Precautions

To protect your computer and drive from electrostatic damage, follow these guidelines:

Before you open your computer or remove the drive from its antistatic bag, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your computer or

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Quantum Travan 40 GB manual 2Installing the Drive, What You Will Need, Important Precautions