HP Compaq dc7100 DT User Manual

Service Reference Guide, dc7100 361288-003 4–7
Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features
4.3.3 PATA Attach Sequence Worksheet
Use the worksheet below for obtaining optimum system performance when setting up a computer
with multiple drives. Use the General Attach Sequence Rule to determine the best drive
installation sequence.
Two examples of how to use the worksheet are:
■ Three-device installation
■ Four-device installation
Attach Sequence Worksheet
Device Name Device Class
Position
Number
Channel
Name
Device
Number

HP Compaq dc7100 DT Specifications

General

Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Chipset	Intel 915G
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Form Factor	Desktop
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Storage	40 GB to 160 GB SATA
Graphics	ATI Radeon X300 SE
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Audio	Integrated audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16
Ports	1 Parallel, 1 Serial, 2 PS/2, 1 VGA