Maxtor ATA Hard Drive Jumper Settings Guide

About this manual

This document provides basic jumper settings for Maxtor ATA hard drives manufactured by Other World Computing. It advises users to review these settings before installation and suggests checking the manual that came with their computer for assistance with the overall installation process.

The guide explains how to configure a new drive based on the existing system's setup, specifically addressing Master or Cable Select configurations. It includes visual descriptions of jumper styles (Style A and Style B) relative to Ultra ATA Data Cable Ribbon connections.

What's inside

• Basic jumper settings
• Installing an ATA hard drive
• Master configuration
• Cable Select configuration
• Ultra ATA Data Cable Ribbon

Frequently asked questions

What jumper setting should I use if my existing drive is set for Cable Select?

You should also set the new drive to Cable Select.

How should I set the new drive if my existing hard drive is configured as Master?

You must set your new hard drive to Slave.

What jumper setting should I use if my current internal ATA cable is configured for Cable Select?

You should also set the new drive to Cable Select.