Hitachi Deskstar 7K4000 Quick Installation Manual

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Quick Installation Guide
Hitachi Deskstar 7K4000
& Deskstar 5K4000
Models: HDS7K4040ALE640
HDS5C4040ALE630
NOTE: The Deskstar 7K4000 & 5K4000 hard drives
feature Advanced Format technology. Advanced Format
increases the physical sector size on hard drives from
512 bytes to 4096 (4K) bytes, which increases drive
capacities and improves error correction capabilities.
Please consult the Hitachi Advanced Format Drives page
on our website for more information on using these hard drives.
System Requirements for Serial ATA
The following are needed to install a Serial ATA
(SATA) drive to a system:
SATA capable motherboard or controller card
SATA hard drive
SATA cable (1 meter or less in length)
Handling precautions
Set the drive down gently to prevent damage
from impact or vibration.
Do not open the ESD bag containing the drive
until needed.
Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not
touch the exposed printed circuit board or any
electronic components.
Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive.
Before handling the drive, discharge any static
electricity from yourself and your clothing. With
one hand, touch an unpainted metal surface on
your computer chassis, then touch the ESD bag
with the other hand. Remain in contact with the
chassis and the bag for a minimum of two
seconds.
Quick installation procedure
Note: Back up all data before installing drive.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Unplug the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover as instructed by
the computer system manual.
4. Discharge static electricity (see Handling
precautions).
5. Note the mounting position of existing drives
and cables. If you are replacing a drive or any
cable, remove it now.
6. Remove the drive from the ESD bag.
7. Record the model, the part number, and the
serial number of the drive for future reference.
8. Attach the Serial ATA cable to the drive. Match
key on cable to connector on drive
Mounting instructions
Note: The mounting hole and connector locations are
shown in figures 1 and 2.
1. Mount the drive securely.
2. Verify all attachments.
3. Replace the computer cover.
4. Plug in the computer.
5. Turn on the computer.
6. Verify that the hard disk is recognized by the
BIOS. Instructions for accessing your BIOS
can be found in the computer system manual
or in the motherboard manufacturer
documentation. If the drive is not recognized in
the BIOS, check the following: