Maxtor 300 Computer Drive User Manual


 
Quickview 300 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB PATA i
Table of Content
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 MAXTOR CORPORATION ................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 AUDIENCE ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 MANUAL ORGANIZATION................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND CONVENTIONS ........................................................... 1-2
1.5 REFERENCES........................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 KEY FEATURES..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS .................................................. 2-3
2.4 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3
INSTALLATION
3.1 SPACE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 3-2
3.3 HARDWARE OPTIONS ....................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 PATA Interface Connector ............................................................................... 3-4
3.3.2 PATA BUS ADAPTER ................................................................................... 3-9
3.4 COMBINATION CONNECTOR (J1)................................................................... 3-9
3.4.1 DC Power (J1, Section A) .............................................................................. 3-11
3.4.2 External Drive Activity LED .......................................................................... 3-11
3.4.3 PATA Bus Interface Connector (J1, Section C) .............................................. 3-11
3.5 MOUNTING......................................................................................................... 3-12
3.5.1 Orientation ..................................................................................................... 3-12
3.5.2 Clearance ....................................................................................................... 3-14
3.5.3 Ventilation ..................................................................................................... 3-14
3.6 FOR SYSTEMS WITH AN PATA ADAPTER BOARD..................................... 3-14
3.6.1 Adapter Board Installation ............................................................................... 3-14
3.6.1.1 Connecting the Adapter Board and the Drive................................................. 3-15
3.7 TECHNIQUES IN DRIVE CONFIGURATION................................................ 3-16
3.7.1 Operating system limitations ................................................................................... 3-16