[. . . ] Please consult the Hitachi Advanced Format Drives page on our website for more information on using these hard drives. System Requirements for Serial ATA The following are needed to install a Serial ATA (SATA) drive to a system: SATA capable motherboard or controller card SATA hard drive SATA cable (1 meter or less in length) Quick installation procedure Note: Back up all data before installing drive. Remove the computer cover as instructed by the computer system manual. [. . . ] Match key on cable to connector on drive Handling precautions Set the drive down gently to prevent damage from impact or vibration. Do not touch the exposed printed circuit board or any electronic components. Before handling the drive, discharge any static electricity from yourself and your clothing. With one hand, touch an unpainted metal surface on your computer chassis, then touch the ESD bag with the other hand. Remain in contact with the chassis and the bag for a minimum of two seconds. Mounting instructions Note: The mounting hole and connector locations are shown in figures 1 and 2. Instructions for accessing your BIOS can be found in the computer system manual or in the motherboard manufacturer documentation. Capacity notice: One GB is equal to one billion bytes and one TB equals 1, 000 GB (one trillion bytes) when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity will vary from the stated capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive, the computer's operating system, and other factors. Hitachi Global Storage Technologies' trademarks are authorized for use in countries and jurisdictions in which Hitachi has the right to use, market and advertise the brands. Hitachi shall not be liable to third parties for unauthorized use of Hitachi trademarks. References in this publication to Hitachi products, programs or services do not imply that Hitachi intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates. Hitachi GST assumes no responsibility for compliance with laws that apply to our products after they are sold or outside of our control. [. . . ] Accordingly, we suggest that you review all laws of the countries where you conduct business. Product specifications provided are sample specifications and do not constitute a warranty. [. . . ]