Maxtor SATA/300 PCI Card Installation Guide, EU - web edition

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Installation Guide
MAXTOR SATA/300 PCI CARD

ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH

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Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Included in this Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back Up Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About Serial ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Remove System Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Install SATA/300 PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connect Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting a SATA Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting an Ultra ATA Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Check BIOS Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Install Windows Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Existing Windows 2000 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 New Windows 2000 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Existing Windows XP Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 New Windows XP Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Limited Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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FIGURE 1 INCLUDED IN THIS KIT

1. Maxtor SATA/300 PCI Card 2. SATA Interface Cable* 3. Driver CD or Diskette 4. SATA Power Adapter Cable*
* not included in all kits

Getting Started
Thank you for selecting a Maxtor SATA/300 PCI Card. This installation guide will lead you through the installation of your new card. If you encounter any difficulties with installation, please visit us online at www.maxtor.com and click on Support. Figure 1 shows the components included in the standalone SATA/300 PCI Card kit. Cards included with Maxtor hard drive kits may not include all of the components shown. To install the drive, you will need the tools shown in Figure 2 on page 2, including a full version of your operating system.

Handling Precautions
Adapter cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Handle the adapter card by its sides. Do not touch the printed circuit board assembly. Do not connect/disconnect any cables when the system power is on.
Max·Blast TM

Do not force or rock the adapter card connectors into or out of their connection sockets.

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Back Up Your Data
Protect your data by backing up existing hard drives before installing your new Maxtor SATA/300 PCI Card.

About Serial ATA
Serial ATA (SATA) technology offers you the following benefits: ­ ­ ­ ­ World's fastest ATA interface Ideal for high-performance RAID Thin, easy-plug cable design for improved airflow Simple, no-jumper installation

FIGURE 2 REQUIRED TOOLS 1. System User Manual 2. Operating System CD and Boot Disk 3. Philips Screwdriver 4. Small Needle-Nose Pliers
System Man ual

Unlike standard ATA drives, Serial ATA drives do not require the use of jumpers to install the drive. Visit www.maxtor.com and click on Support for the latest SATA information and software updates.

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Remove System Cover
1. 2. 3. Turn your computer off. Unplug your system from the electrical outlet. Remove the cover from your system case.
Refer to your system user manual for instructions on removing the cover, or obtain the services of a qualified installation technician.

FIGURE 3 REMOVING THE SYSTEM COVER