Install Serial ATA

Serial ATA host adapters use the PCI expansion slot. To install the host adapter:

1. Shut down, turn off and unplug your computer.
2. Take the precautions against ESD (electro-static discharge) that I discuss in Chapter 22 of my book.
3. Open the cover and locate an empty PCI slot.
4. Remove the slot cover of an empty PCI slot.
5. Insert the Serial ATA card into the slot.
6. Fasten the card into place using the screw that previously held the slot cover in place.
7. Connect the Serial ATA data cable to one of the SATA connectors.

After the host adapter is installed, it's time to install the drive

1. Connect the power adapter to the rear of the drive.
2. Compare the length of the Serial ATA data cable to the distance to empty drive bays. Use this technique to determine which empty drive bay you can use for the Serial ATA drive.
3. Select an empty 3.5-inch drive bay within reach of the cable and fasten the drive into place with four screws.
4. If you need to use an empty 5.25-inch drive bay, install a 5.25-inch adapter kit for 3.5-inch drives. The kits made for standard ATA drives also work with Serial ATA drives.
5. Connect a 4-pin power lead from the power supply to the rear of the drive.
6. Connect the Serial ATA cable running from the host adapter to the rear of the drive

After the Serial ATA host adapter and drive are installed, reattach power to the computer and restart it. Close up the case after you verify that everything is working correctly

• Disc drives are fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive. Handle the drive only by the edges or frame. Keep the drive in the protective anti-static container until you are ready to install it to minimize handling damage.
• Drive electronics are extremely sensitive to static electricity. While installing the drive, wear a wrist strap and cable connected to ground.
• Turn off the power to the host system during installation.
• Do not disassemble the drive. Doing so voids the warranty.
• Do not apply pressure or attach labels to the circuit board or to the top of the drive.

Attach the interface and power cables to the drive.

Depending on the drive's power connectors it may be necessary to use a 4-pin to SATA power adapter. If one is required, plug the adapter into the 4-pin Molex power connector from the power supply.

Attach the Serial ATA power connector to the power connector on the hard drive.

Secure the drive using four 6-32 UNC mounting screws in either the side-mounting or bottom-mounting holes. Insert the screws no more than    0.20  inches (5.08 mm) into the bottom-mounting holes and no more than 0.14 inches (3.55 mm) into the side-mounting holes.
 
Do not overtighten the screws or use metric screws. This may damage
the drive.

Configuring the BIOS

Close your computer case and restart your computer. Your computer may automatically detect your new drive. If your computer does not automatically detect your new drive, follow the steps below.

Restart your computer. While the computer restarts, run the system setup program (sometimes called BIOS or CMOS setup). This is usually done by pressing a special key, such as DELETE, ESC, or F1 during the startup process.

Within the system setup program, instruct the system to auto detect your new drive.

Save the settings and exit the setup program. When your computer restarts, it should recognize your new drive. If your system still doesn't recognize your new drive, see the troubleshooting section on the back of this sheet.
 Serial ATA is a new interface type. Some older systems may see the drive and classify it as a SCSI device if you are using a Serial ATA host adapter. This is normal even though this is not a SCSI disc drive. This does not affect drive performance or capacity.

Microsoft Operating System Installation Instructions

For detailed information about installing a Microsoft operating system on your new Seagate drive, refer to the Microsoft Knowledgebase Article references below. To locate an article, go to http://support.microsoft.com and enter the article number in any search box on the Microsoft web site.

Troubleshooting

If your drive is not working properly, these troubleshooting tips may help solve the problem.

1. Does the drive spin up? A spinning drive produces a faint whine and clicking noise. If your drive does not spin, check that the power connector and interface cable are securely attached.
   
    
2. Does the computer recognize the drive? Verify that the drive is enabled in the system CMOS or setup program. If not, select the autodetect option and enable it. If your drive has a problem, it may not be recognized by the system. If the operating system does not recognize the drive, you need to load your host adapter drivers.
   
    
3. Does FDISK detect the drive? Run the FDISK program located on your Windows startup diskette. Type fdisk/status to verify that your hard drive is present and recognized by the system.
   
    
4. I'm running Windows 98 and FDISK is not reporting the full capacity of my drive. Why? You need to upgrade your version of FDISK if you are using the diskettes or CD that came with your original Windows 95 or 98 operating system. Microsoft provides a free downloadable FDISK upgrade. See Microsoft Knowledgebase article number 263044 located at http://support.microsoft.com.
   
    
5. Does Scandisk find the drive defect-free? Scandisk is a utility located on your Windows startup diskette that scans the drive for defects. If defects are detected, this may be an indication of a problem.
   
    
6. Why does my computer hang on startup? Verify that your system is Serial ATA compatible. You need either a Serial ATA 1.0-compatible motherboard connector or Serial ATA host adapter to use this drive.