Dell GX400 manual Attaching Hard-Drive Cables

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b.If you are installing a SCSI device, ensure that the SCSI interface cable is properly connected to the interface connector on the SCSI controller board.

5.Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive.

Attaching Hard-Drive Cables

6.Ensure that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

7.Ensure that the control panel cable is firmly connected to the system board.

The control panel contains the hard-drive activity light. To locate the control panel system board connector, see "System Board Components."

8.Replace the front panel.

9.Rotate the power supply back into position until the securing tab snaps into the release latch.

10.Replace the computer cover and restart the computer.

11.Enter system setup, and update the drive settings.

After you update the system settings, exit system setup and reboot the computer.

12.Partition and logically format the drive before proceeding to the next step. See the operating system's documentation for instructions.

13.Run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive.

14.If the hard drive you installed is the primary drive, install the operating system on the drive. See the operating system's documentation for instructions.

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Contents VRM AGP Card Brace Removing the AGP Card BraceReplacing the AGP Card Brace Computer Battery Removing the Computer BatteryReplacing the Computer Battery Recommended Tools Precautionary MeasuresBefore You Begin Restarting the ComputerChassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Back to Contents Control Panel ComponentsRemoving the Control Panel Replacing the Control Panel Computer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Cover Disk Drives and Media Drive LocationRemoving the Floppy Drive Replacing the Floppy Drive Removing a CD, Zip, or Other External Drive Replacing a CD, Zip, or Other External Drive Attaching Drive Cables Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Attaching Hard-Drive Cables Page Expansion Cards Expansion Card TypesRemoving an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Back to Contents Expansion-Card Guide Removing the Expansion-Card GuideReplacing the Expansion-Card Guide Back to Contents Front Panel Removing the Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel Front-Panel Buttons Removing Front-Panel ButtonsReplacing Front-Panel Buttons Page Front-Panel Inserts Removing Front-Panel InsertsReplacing Front-Panel Inserts Inside Your Computer Chassis InteriorSystem Memory Removing a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Back to Contents Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorReplacing the Microprocessor Back to Contents Microprocessor Cooling Fan Removing the Microprocessor Cooling FanReplacing the Microprocessor Cooling Fan Page Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Removing the Microprocessor Airflow ShroudReplacing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Power Supply Rotating the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board System Board Components LabelsSetting Description JumpersBack to Contents Back to Contents Removing the VRM Replacing the VRMBack to Contents