HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Guide

Service Reference Guide, dc5100 376220-001 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 dc5100 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron D
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Network	Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Audio	Integrated audio
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 3 PCI
Ports	1 Serial, 1 Parallel
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs (10 kg)
Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Storage	40 GB to 250 GB HDD