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Installing Your Zip® ATAPI Drive
Watch the instructional video.
Before installing the hardware for your Zip® ATAPI drive, insert the IomegaWare™
CD and click the button that says "Watch Installation Video" to give you an
overview of the installation process.
Write down the serial number of your Zip® drive for future reference.
You will need the serial number of your Zip® drive for registration purposes or if
you need to call technical support. The serial number is located on the label on the
top of your Zip drive. Write it down and keep it with your documentation.
Disconnect the computer power cord and remove the cover.
Refer to your computer manual if the removal procedure is unclear. Some
computers require removing the computer's face plate as well as the cover in order
to access the drive bays.
CAUTION! Always disconnect computer
electrical power at the power source before beginning a computer hardware
change.
NOTE: Be aware that computers are
arranged differently and that your computer may not look like the
illustrations shown.
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Identifying the computer's IDE configuration
IDE/ATAPI devices can be connected to your computer in different configurations.
The following illustrations are examples of ways the IDE/ATAPI devices may be
connected to your computer. If you are familiar with IDE connections, you can use
these illustrations to quickly find your configuration and go to the appropriate hardware
installation section. If you are not able to recognize your computer's
configuration from these illustrations, detailed instructions starting in the
following section will help you do this. Iomega suggests that you install your Zip®
drive on the secondary IDE channel.
- If your hard drive and CD drive are connected to different IDE channels, see
Installing the Zip drive as the slave or second device for instructions on installing your Zip® drive.
If your hard drive and CD drive are connected to the same IDE channel, see Installing the Zip drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel for instructions on installing your Zip® drive.
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Follow these instructions if you were unable to identify your computer's IDE
configuration from the illustrations in the previous section:
Locate the IDE channels using the CD drive.
From the back of the CD drive in your computer, follow the flat, wide cable to where
it connects to the large main board or motherboard. The area where it connects is
called the IDE channel. If the cable leads to the motherboard, go to step 2.
If you find that the CD drive is connected to a card that is attached to the
motherboard (probably the sound card), go to the next step and follow the instructions
to locate the IDE channels using the computer's hard drive.
Locate the IDE channels using the computer's hard drive.
If you don't have a CD drive on your computer, you will need to use the hard drive
to locate the IDE channels. There are many locations within your computer where your
hard drive might be found. Here are a few of the locations to help you get
started.
Locate your computer's hard drive and the flat, wide cable attached to it.
Follow this cable to where it connects to the large main board or motherboard.
This connection is called the IDE channel.
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the hard
drive and IDE channels from the illustrations shown, you will need to refer to
your computer's manual for additional help.
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Note the possible IDE channel locations.
There are usually two IDE channels, one called the primary and one secondary IDE
channel, which are either side-by-side or end-to-end as shown in the illustrations
below. Look for "pri IDE" and "sec IDE," written on the motherboard to identify
which channel is the primary and which is the secondary. The hard drive is
usually connected to the primary IDE channel.
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- Determine your computer's configuration.
Once you have located the IDE channels, determine the configuration of the
IDE/ATAPI devices that are connected to your computer. Steps 2a through 2c show
some possible ways that your computer might be configured.
If the hard drive is the only IDE device connected...
The hard drive is usually connected to the primary IDE channel. If the hard
drive is the only IDE device connected, the secondary IDE channel will be unused,
as shown in the illustration below. With this configuration, connect the Zip®
drive to the secondary IDE channel as the master device. For instructions, see
Installing the Zip drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel.
- If the CD drive and hard drive are on different IDE channels...
Follow the IDE interface cable to find out if the CD drive is the only device
connected to the secondary IDE channel. If it is, see Installing the Zip Drive
as the Slave Device for instructions on installing your Zip® drive.
If the CD drive and hard drive are on the same IDE channel...
If the CD drive and the hard drive are both connected to the primary IDE
channel, the secondary IDE channel should be unused, as shown in the following
illustration. If your system has this configuration, see Installing the Zip drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel for instructions on installing your Zip®
drive.
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Installing the Zip® drive as the slave or second device
NOTE: The Zip® ATAPI drive uses the computer's
onboard IDE interface. If you are not familiar with how devices connect to the
IDE interface, please see Understanding IDE/ATAPI Connections.
NOTE: Iomega recommends that you connect your
Zip® drive to the secondary IDE channel. Do not connect it to the same IDE channel as
your hard drive.
Check the jumper setting on the Zip® drive.
The Zip® ATAPI drive is set as the factory default to the "slave" configuration
indicating that another drive connected to the same IDE cable will be the "master."
This is the way the Zip drive should be set to connect it to the secondary IDE
channel with your CD drive. Verify that there is no jumper on the back of the Zip
drive as shown in the illustration below. The jumper is a small plastic piece that
surrounds two of the pins.
Locate a vacant drive bay and remove the panel cover.
The Zip® ATAPI drive is ready to install in a 5.25" drive bay. The mounting
bracket must be removed for installation in a 3.5" drive bay.
3.5" drive bays only.
To install your Zip® drive in a 3.5" drive bay, remove the mounting screws as
illustrated and slide the drive out of the sled.
Check mounting requirements. Your drive bay may require side rails.
NOTE: Check other drives in the system (such
as a CD drive) to see if they use mounting rails. If so, you may need similar
mounting rails for the Zip® ATAPI drive. If the computer does not include extra
mounting rails, contact your computer dealer to obtain them.
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Slide the Zip® drive into the drive bay.
NOTE: If it makes it easier to connect
cables on your computer, you can secure the Zip® drive in the drive bay now. (See
step 9 for instructions on securing the drive.)
- Remove the IDE Interface cable that is currently connected to your CD
drive.
Find the flat, wide cable connected to the back of the CD drive. Note the side
of the cable with the red stripe or PIN 1 indicator and disconnect the cable from
the motherboard and the CD drive and set it aside.
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Verify that the jumper on your CD drive is set to "Master."
NOTE: In order for the CD drive and Zip® drive
to work together properly, ensure that the jumper on the CD drive is set to the
"master" setting. A chart indicating the jumper setting should be located on the CD
drive. If you are unsure of the setting or how to change it, refer to the
documentation that came with your CD drive or computer.
Connect the CD drive and the Zip® ATAPI drive to the motherboard.
Using the 40-pin IDE interface cable that is provided, connect the long end, or the
end furthest from the middle connector on the cable, to the secondary IDE channel.
Connect the middle connector to the CD drive and then connect the other end of the
cable to the Zip® ATAPI drive.
CAUTION! Make sure PIN 1 on the cable
connects to PIN 1 on the Zip® ATAPI drive, the CD drive, and the motherboard. All
IDE interface cable connections must maintain correct PIN 1 orientation in order
for the Zip drive to be recognized by the system.
The IDE interface cable can be connected from the secondary IDE channel to the
CD drive and then to the Zip® drive, or it can be connected from the secondary IDE
channel to the Zip drive and then to the CD drive. For information on possible
IDE/ATAPI drive configurations for your computer, see Understanding IDE/ATAPI Connections.
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Connect an internal computer power supply cable to the Zip® drive.
NOTE: If the computer does not have a spare
power supply cable, use the power Y-cable provided. Disconnect the power supply cable from the
CD drive or another device (do not disconnect the power supply cable to the hard drive) and
connect the power Y-cable to the power supply. Connect the two extensions of
the power Y-cable to both the CD drive or other device and to the Zip® ATAPI
drive.
CAUTION! Make sure the power supply cable is
securely connected to the Zip® drive.
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Secure drive in drive bay.
Align the front of the Zip® drive with other drives installed in the computer.
If there is not clear access to the drive bay mounting holes, refer to your
computer manual for additional instructions. Note that if the drive is held in
place securely by rails, you will not need to use the mounting screws.
CAUTION! Mounting screws must not
extend into the Zip® ATAPI drive farther than 4.0 mm (about 0.16 inch).
Mounting screws that are too long could damage the drive.
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Check the following items before replacing the computer cover:
PIN 1 on the IDE interface cable matches the PIN 1 connector on your Zip®
ATAPI drive.
The IDE interface cable is securely connected to all pins on your Zip®
drive.
An internal power supply cable from the computer has been connected to your Zip®
drive.
Your Zip® drive has been securely mounted to your computer.
Make sure the IDE interface cable is still connected properly to the hard drive
or CD drive and the motherboard connections.
Check all connections, arrange the cables to fit under the cover, and replace
the computer cover .
Reconnect power cord, turn on power switch, and wait for the operating
system to load.
Go the instructions for installing the IomegaWare
software.
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Installing the Zip® drive as the only device on the secondary IDE
channel
NOTE: The Zip® ATAPI drive uses the computer's
onboard IDE interface. If you are not familiar with how devices connect to the
IDE interface, please see Understanding IDE/ATAPI Connections.
Change the jumper setting to "Master."
The Zip® ATAPI drive is set to the slave configuration as the factory default at
shipping. In order to connect the Zip ATAPI drive as the only device on the secondary
IDE channel, you will need to change the jumper setting on the drive. The jumper is a
small plastic piece that surrounds two pins. Use the jumper provided and set it on
the back of the Zip drive as shown in the illustration below.
Locate a vacant 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay.
3.5" drive bays only.
To install your Zip® drive in a 3.5" drive bay, remove the mounting screws as
illustrated and slide the drive out of the sled.
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Check mounting requirements. Your drive bay may require side rails.
NOTE: Check other drives in the system (such
as a CD drive) to see if they use mounting rails. If so, you may need similar
mounting rails for the Zip® ATAPI drive. If the computer does not include extra
mounting rails, contact your computer dealer to obtain them.
Slide the Zip® drive into the drive bay.
NOTE: If it makes it easier to connect
cables on your computer, you can secure the Zip® drive in the drive bay now. (See
step 9 for instructions on securing the drive.)
Locate the data cable that comes packaged with the Zip® drive. Find the
colored stripe or print on one side of the data cable showing PIN 1.
Locate the PIN 1 connection on the IDE channel. PIN 1 on your computer's IDE
channels can be indicated by any of the following marks. If you have a keyed
receptacle, you should only be able to connect the cable one way.
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Connect the data cable to the secondary IDE channel on the motherboard.
Make sure PIN 1 on the cable is connected to PIN 1 on the motherboard.
Connect the other end of the data cable to the Zip® drive.
CAUTION! Make sure PIN 1 on the cable
connects to PIN 1 on the Zip® ATAPI drive. All IDE interface cable connections
must maintain correct PIN 1 orientation in order for the Zip® drive to be
recognized by the system.
Connect an internal computer power supply cable to your Zip® drive.
NOTE: If the computer does not have a spare
power supply cable, use the power Y-cable provided. Disconnect the power from the
CD drive or another device (do not disconnect the power to the hard drive) and
connect the power Y-cable. Connect the two extensions of the power Y-cable to
both the CD drive or other device and to the Zip® ATAPI drive.
CAUTION! Make sure the power supply cable is
securely connected to the Zip® drive.
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Secure drive in drive bay.
Align the front of the Zip® drive with other drives installed in the computer. If
there is not clear access to the drive bay mounting holes, refer to your computer
manual for additional instructions. Note that if the drive is held in place securely
by rails, you will not need to use the mounting screws.
CAUTION! Mounting screws must not extend
into the Zip® ATAPI drive farther than 4.0 mm (about 0.16 inch). Mounting screws
that are too long could damage the drive.
Check the following items before replacing the computer cover:
PIN 1 on the IDE interface cable matches the PIN 1 connector on your Zip®
ATAPI drive and the motherboard.
The IDE interface cable is securely connected to all pins on your Zip®
drive.
An internal power supply cable from the computer has been connected to your Zip®
drive.
Your Zip® drive has been securely mounted to your computer.
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Check all connections, arrange the cables to fit under the cover, and replace
the computer cover.
Reconnect power cord, turn on power switch, and wait for the operating system to
load.
Go to the instructions for Installing the IomegaWare software.
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