[G4] Add 2nd HD to G4 Quicksilver

Richard ramsowr r.ramsowr at sbcglobal.net
Tue Apr 5 08:34:45 PDT 2005


james

check out OWC/Other World Computing's web site for a
how to video clip on the subject of adding a hard
drive to a quicksilver ...worth the time to review
...it will walk you through the steps of this task
from a to z

ric
--- James Asherman <jimash at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> On Apr 5, 2005, at 9:51 AM, Raymond E. Hardy wrote:
> 
> >     The unknowns that I (since ordering) have
> turned up in Apple 
> > support and
> > my PowerMac G4 manual indicate that my computer
> will NOT be compatible 
> > with
> > the new ultra drive set for  CABLE SELECT MODE - 
> the ST3120026A is 
> > set by
> > default to the CABLE SELECT MODE - sooo how do I
> change it? Also I 
> > believe I
> > incorrectly assumed that the drive came with
> everything I need for the
> > installation - I now belive I'm wrong!! Are the
> necessary interfacing 
> > and
> > power cables  already in my G4 or must I go buy
> them? and if so, what 
> > are
> > the specifications and length of the cables?
> >
> 
> 
> The cable select mode is changed by a small jumper
> on the drive.
>   Either a sticker on the drive, an instruction
> sheet, or online 
> diagrams will point it out for you.
> Change it to slave for a second drive.
> All the cables (2) are already in your mac and
> hooked up.
> The new drive will lay right on top of the first
> one.
> The drive should come with the small screws to
> secure it. ( two's 
> enough for a desktop)
> 
> Jim
> 
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