Installing the drive, What you will need, Important precautions – Quantum Internal Storage System Travan 40 GB User Manual

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Chapter 2

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Installing the Drive

What You Will Need

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You will need a standard flat-bladed screwdriver and a PHILLIPS®

screwdriver to install the tape drive in your computer.

This tape drive must be attached to a secondary IDE port

. If your computer

has two IDE ports, and the secondary port is not being used, you may

need to obtain a 40-pin IDE interface cable for your tape drive.

If your computer has only a single IDE port, you will need to obtain a

new ATAPI host adapter that provides a secondary IDE port for the tape

drive. You will also need a second 40-pin IDE interface cable for your

tape drive.

Important Precautions

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To protect your computer and drive from electrostatic damage, follow

these guidelines:
Before you open your computer or remove the drive from its antistatic

bag, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your computer or

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