Hard Disk Jumper Settings Guide

Hard Disk drive jumper settings familiarization is also essential when taking exam for TESDA NC II Computer Servicing. Here you will learn how to set jumpers for hard disk depending on its purpose. Jumper settings will differ depending on the manufacturer so you must read the user maual before doing some configurations.

PATA Drives Configuration

Handling Precautions

• Disc drives are fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive. Handle the drive only by the edges or frame. Keep the drive in the protective anti-static container until you are ready to install it to minimize handling damage. 
• Drive electronics are extremely sensitive to static electricity. While installing the drive, wear a wrist strap and cable connected to ground. 
• Turn off the power to the host system during installation. 
• Do not disassemble the drive. Doing so voids the warranty. 
• Do not apply pressure or attach labels to the circuit board or to the top of the drive.

Setting Harddisk configuration PATA HDD

• Set the hard drive jumper setting (master/slave)
• Select type of configuration setup

Installing SATA drives

SATA hard drives - are the same size and shape as EIDE hard drives and are installed in exactly the same way with one big difference: one SATA port connects to one SATA hard drive, so there's no need to deal with the messy master and slave configuration scheme. It is not necessary to set any jumpers, terminators, or other settings on this drive for proper operation. The jumper block adjacent to the SATA interface connector is for factory use only.

Attaching Cables and Mounting the Drive

Attach one end of the drive interface cable to the Serial ATA interface connector on your computer's motherboard or Serial ATA host adapter (see your computer manual for connector locations).

Note: Serial ATA connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation.

BIOS Configuration

Close your computer case and restart your computer. Your computer may automatically detect your new drive. If your computer does not automatically detect your new drive, follow the steps below.

1. Restart your computer. While the computer restarts, run the system setup program (sometimes called BIOS or CMOS setup). This is usually done by pressing a special key, such as DELETE, ESC, or F1 during the startup process.
2. Within the system setup program, instruct the system to auto detect your new drive.
3. Save the settings and exit the setup program. When your computer restarts, it should recognize your new drive. If your system still doesn't recognize your new drive, see the troubleshooting section on the back of this sheet.

Note: Serial ATA is a new interface type. Some older systems may see the drive and classify it as a SCSI device if you are using a Serial ATA host adapter. This is normal even though this is not a SCSI disc drive. This does not affect drive performance or capacity.