Quantum QDFLD25-***MUH1I Series Datasheet

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Quantum QDFLD25-***MUH1I Series Datasheet Manual pdf 21 page image

QDFLD25‐xxx(M/G)UH1(I)Datasheet80000-FLD25-xxx(M/G)UH1(I)-March2011 - 17 -5. Installation Procedure5.1. Before unpackingBefore unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, includingpersonal and equipment grounding. Before you start to install the 44-pin 2.5” PATA (IDE) SSD into yoursystem – please check the following.z If the shipping package appears to be damaged or water stained, notify your dealer.z Remove the disk from its shipping enclosure and inspect it for any damage that may have occurredduring shipment. If any damage is observed, notify your dealer.z Record the disk serial number and shipment date.z Retain the original shipping enclosure and all packing material for re-shipment.5.2. ESD PrecautionsYou can prolong the life of your 2.5” PATA (IDE) SSD as well as increase its reliability and preventunnecessary damage by following the instructions listed below. Failure to follow any of these instructions mayvoid your warranty.(1) Always take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, including personnel andequipment grounding.(2) Always operate the SSD within the environmental specifications.(3) Always use a grounded wrist strap when handling the SSD. Drives that are not installed in thesystem are sensitive to ESD damage.5.3. IDE Device Setup / Auto-DetectionMost BIOS have an entry in the Standard Setup menu for each of the four IDE/ATA devices supported in asystem (primary master, primary slave, secondary master, and secondary slave). For each one, you can entera value for each setting in this section (type, size, cylinders, etc.).Virtually all BIOS now come with IDE device Auto-Detection. This comes in two forms:z Dynamic IDE Auto-Detection: This is the fully automatic mode. You set one or more of the IDE devices(primary master, primary slave, etc.) on "Auto" and the BIOS will automatically re-detect and set thecorrect options for the drive each time you boot the PC. The BIOS will usually display on the screen whatdevice it finds each time it auto-detects. For most people, this is the best way to go; it ensures that your

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