Running out of disk space is a common problem to have if you download a lot of music and movies to your computer. When you need more disk space, it is easier to add a second hard drive than it is to replace the existing drive. This procedure is for installing an ATA hard drive in a PC-compatible computer.
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Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Drive Cables
- Hard Disks
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Install Hard Drive
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Turn off the computer and unplugg the power cord.
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Remove the computer cover.
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Touch a metal part of the computer to ground yourself, or use a grounding strap. A kitchen table is a great place to work on a computer because of the flat space and the lack of static.
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Locate the ribbon cable connected to the existing hard drive.
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Change the master/slave designation of the second hard drive (see Related eHows).
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Connect the second hard drive to the second connector on the cable (colored strip should be closest to the power cable). If the cable does not have a second connector, replace it with one that does, or use a second ribbon cable to attach the second hard drive to the motherboard (if a second drive port is available).
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Connect an available power cable to the hard drive.
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Insert the hard drive into an available drive bay and secure with screws.
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Replace the computer cover.
Add Hard Drive to CMOS Setup
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Start the computer.
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Enter the CMOS setup program (the system generally indicates which key to press), immediately after memory check.
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Use arrow keys to select Autodetect option (or comparable option for your computer) if it is available, and press Enter. If this option is not available, see step 5 to manually enter the drive parameters.
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In the Autodetect screen, enter Y to select the default settings for each drive that is installed and bypass settings for uninstalled drives. The screen will return to the main setup screen. Continue to step 8.
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To manually enter drive parameters, select the setup screen that displays hard drive parameters (usually Standard or Main screen).
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Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of drive parameters.
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Select the set of parameters that most closely represents your drive and does not exceed the drive volume (such as 2 GB) and press Enter.
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Press Enter or OK (or Esc if the other keys are not available) to accept the new setting.
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Use arrow keys to select Save and Exit setup and press Enter. The computer restarts, indicating the presence of the second drive. Your drive is ready.
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Comments
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