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SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER AND DISCONNECT ITS POWER CABLE
1. Click Start, then select Shut Down. Wait while Windows shuts down.
2. Unplug the computer’s power cord and all other connected cables.
REMOVE THE COMPUTER’S COVER
1. Remove the screws or fasteners that attach the case cover to the computer. You may need a
screwdriver.
2. Carefully remove the case cover.
3. Remove the front cover.
4. Remove the cover plate from the unused drive bay into which you want to install your new drive.
5. Now touch unpainted metal, such as the inside edge of your computer’s case.
This important step discharges the static electricity that can damage electronic components.
SET THE JUMPERS
For your new drive to function properly, its jumper must be set correctly. Before setting the jumper,
determine if your PC is a Cable Select (CSEL) or a Master/Slave system.
• If ANY device is set to CSEL (hard drive, CD-ROM, etc.), then your PC is a CSEL system.
If ANY device is set to Master or Slave (hard drive, CD-ROM, etc.), then your PC is a Master/Slave system.
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Cable Select
Slave
Master
Power
connector
IDE cable
connector
Jumper
(not used)
Audio output
connector
NOTE: Computer designs vary. If unsure of how to
remove the cover, consult your PC’s User Manual.
NOTE: Some computer cases may not require removal
of the front cover. Consult your PC’s User Manual to
determine if this is necessary.
For Cable Select (CSEL) Systems Only
Some computers feature Cable Select (CSEL) functionality. In a CSEL system, the jumpers for all
drives must be set to CSEL (rather than MASTER or SLAVE). If your computer doesn’t have CSEL
functionality, drive jumpers MUST NOT be set to CSEL.
To use CSEL, you must have:
• A computer that supports CSEL.
• A special CSEL type IDE cable.
If your computer is CSEL compatible, simply change your new drive’s factory jumper setting to the
CSEL position. It is not necessary to make any adjustments to your other devices.
For Master & Slave Systems Only
If any device in your PC is set to Master or Slave, then you have a Master/Slave system as opposed to
a CSEL system. Most computers have two IDE channels/cables: PRIMARY and SECONDARY. Your hard
drive(s) is probably already connected to the Primary IDE cable. Typically, your new drive should be
connected to the Secondary IDE cable as the MASTER device, and your old CD or DVD drive should be
connected to the secondary IDE cable as a SLAVE.
Jumper Setting Examples
Here are examples of correct jumper settings for some common system configurations. (There are
many possible configurations, not all of which can be covered here.) Find an example that resembles
your system configuration and use the same jumper settings.
A. IF: Any installed device is set to Cable Select (CSEL)
THEN: Set your new drive’s jumper to CSEL and connect it to the Secondary IDE cable. If absolutely
necessary, connect to the Primary IDE cable instead.
B. IF: The Secondary IDE cable has a DVD/CD-ROM or CD-RW drive connected as Master
THEN: Change the DVD/CD-ROM drive’s jumper setting to Slave. Leave the TDK drive set as Master
and connect it to the secondary IDE cable.
C. IF: There is nothing connected to the Secondary IDE cable.
THEN: If your system is the Master/Slave type, set your new drive’s jumper to Master and connect it
to the secondary IDE cable. If your system is the Cable Select (CSEL) type, set your new drive’s
jumper to CSEL and connect it to the secondary IDE cable.
NOTE: The IDE cable included with your drive CANNOT
be used for cable select (CSEL) configurations.
NOTE: If your old drive’s IDE cable doesn’t have an
unused connector, replace the old cable with the IDE
cable supplied with your new drive. The new cable can
connect two devices.
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