Hitachi Deskstar E7K500 User manual

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Quick Installation Guide

Hitachi Deskstar®E7K500

Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Disk Drive

Model: HDS725050KLA360

System Requirements for Serial ATA

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The following are needed to install a Serial

ATA drive to a system. 

• Serial ATA capable motherboard or

controller card

• Serial ATA drive 

• Serial ATA cable (1 meter or less in

length)

Handling precautions

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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

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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.

Connect Power Connector

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Connect Serial ATA power connector if

provided on power supply or use legacy 4 pin

power connector. Arrange cable to match

connector as shown in photos below.

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WARNING

Do not use both power connections at the

same time. Doing so will result in drive failure.

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 and is reporting the full capacity

of the drive. 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,

set the BIOS options of your computer

system to Auto Detection and LBA mode if

available. Once the drive is recognized

correctly in the BIOS, it is ready to be

partitioned and formatted.

7. Your operating system setup utility will

provide instructions on how to partition

and format your drive before it installs the

operating system. For additional

information, see:

www.hitachigst.com/support

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Product information is provided for information

purposes only and does not constitute a warranty.

Information is true as of the date of publication and is

subject to change. Actual results may vary.

This publication is for general guidance only.

Photographs may show design models.

2 October 2006

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