Western-digital AC2540 User Manual download pdf

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Before you begin, gather these supplies:

Computer system manual

DOS and other operating system installation disks or

Windows 95 startup disk

Operating system manual

Small Phillips screwdriver and flat-blade screwdriver

Create a Bootable DOS Disk

For Windows 3.1x and DOS users, you must have a bootable DOS

disk to install your new hard drive. Disk 1 of your standard DOS

installation disks is a bootable disk. If you don’t have DOS

installation disks, you can create a bootable disk if you have a

bootable C: drive.

1. Insert a blank disk into drive A.

2. Type format a:/s and press

ENTER.

Create a Windows 95 Startup Disk

For Windows 95 users, you must have a bootable operating disk

before you install the new hard drive. If you don’t have a Windows

95 Startup disk, you can create one if you have a bootable C: drive.

1. Insert a blank disk into drive A.

2. From Windows 95, click My Computer, and then click Control

Panel.

3. Click Add/Remove Programs.

4. Select the Startup Disk tab.

5. Click Create Disk. Follow the onscreen prompts to create a

Windows 95 startup disk.

Back Up Existing Drives

Back up the data on your existing hard drive before installing your

new Western Digital hard drive. Save the data to floppy disks, tape

or other media. Most DOS versions include a backup utility. Consult

your operating system or utilities documentation for backup

procedures.

Handling Precautions

Western Digital products are designed to withstand normal handling

during unpacking and installation. Hard drives are typically damaged

because of electrostatic discharge (ESD), rough handling, or shock

and vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when

unpacking and installing your Western Digital hard drive.

Save your packing materials for the unlikely event that you need

to return the hard drive. Shipping your hard drive in anything

other than the original packaging materials may void your

warranty.

To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal

chassis of the computer before handling the hard drive. Articles of

clothing generate static electricity. Do not allow clothing to come

in direct contact with the hard drive or circuit board components.

Handle the hard drive by the sides only. Avoid touching the

circuit board components.

Do not drop the hard drive.

We recommend that you do not unpack the hard drive until you

are ready to install it. Once your Western Digital hard drive is

unpacked, place the drive on its antistatic bag on a clean, level

work area. Do not stack hard drives or stand the Western Digital

hard drive on its edge.

Do not remove the tape seal or any labels from the drive; the

warranty will be void.

Open Your Computer

1. Turn off your system.

2. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the

computer.

3. Unplug your computer.

4. Remove the computer’s outside cover. Consult your computer

system manual for details. Be sure to keep all screws and other

parts together for reassembly.

Remove Existing Hard Drives

If replacing an existing drive, follow these instructions.

1. Disconnect the power cable and interface cable.

2. Remove screws and slide the hard drive out of the drive bay.

Handle the drive with care. You might need this drive if you have

difficulty installing the new drive.

Note: Do not scratch the sides of the hard drive; this will void your

warranty.

Western Digital Quick Installation

(AC2540-AC34000)

WD Caviar Series 3.5-Inch EIDE Hard Drives (EZ-Drive 8.0W)

This document is for use with EZ-Drive 8.0 or below. Check the version number on the EZ-Drive diskette. If you have version 9.0W or above, refer to Docu-

ment 79-850086-000 S0225, 8/97.

DRIVE AC2540 AC2635 AC2700 AC2850 AC21000 AC31000 AC11200 AC21200 AC31200 AC21600

Capacity (MB) 540.8 639.9 730.8 853.6 1083.8 1083.8 1281.9 1281.9 1281.9 1624.6

DRIVE AC31600 AC22000 AC32100 AC32100 AC22500 AC32500 AC33100 AC33200 AC34000

Capacity (MB) 1624.6 2000.3 2111.8 2111.8 2559.8 2559.8 3166.7 3249.3 4000.7

79-850078-001 S0210 9-97

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - (AC2540-AC34000)

HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBefore you begin, gather these supplies:Computer system manualDOS and other operating system installation disks or Windows 95 sta

Page 2 - To Install a Jumper

Set the Drive JumpersWestern Digital is currently shipping hard drives with two types ofconnectors. Your hard drive may have either a 6-pin or a 10-pi

Page 3 - 79-850078-001 S0210 9-97

Mounting HardwareInspect the bay to see whether it is a 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch bay. TheWestern Digital hard drive fits into a 3.5-inch bay. If installi

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONBefore using the new hard drive, you need to configure your systemBIOS (CMOS Setup program) and partition and format the harddriv

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Compatibility: You can use EZ-Drive software with DOS 5.0 andabove, Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 2.1x, and OS/2

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1. Turn your system power off, check the IDE interface and powersupply cables.2. Check jumper settings.3. Turn on your system power.4. Try to enter yo

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UNINSTALLING EZ-DRIVEThis option removes EZ-Drive, and returns control of the drive toyour system BIOS.Note: Before uninstalling EZ-Drive, make sure

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2. Some CMOS Setup utilities might have a boot sequence option. Ifyours does, verify that the boot sequence is A: then C:. Not allCMOS setup utilities

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Q: Can I install Windows NT 3.5x, OS/2 2.1x or OS/2 Warp on mydrive that originally was installed with EZ-Drive?A: Yes, but you must disable floppy

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