Dell GX1 technical specifications Connecting Drives, DC Power Cable Connector

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Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

To replace the front-panel insert for the 3.5-inch bay, work from outside the cover. Place the insert in position, and press it into the opening.

Connecting Drives

When installing a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive. Your drive's power input connector (to which you connect the DC power cable) resembles the connector shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. DC Power Cable Connector

The drive's interface connector is a card-edge connector or a header connector, as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5. Drive Interface Connectors

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Contents Initial release 7 Dec Last revised 31 Jan System Features OverviewHardware Features 640 × True-color 32 bpp 85 Hz 800 ×Software Features Manageability Features Dell OpenManage ProgramFault Management Auto Power On Wakeup On LANTemperature Monitoring Security FeaturesConnecting Peripheral Devices O Ports, Connectors, and IndicatorsParallel Port Connector Mouse ConnectorUSB Connectors Integrated NIC ConnectorAudio Connectors Video ConnectorSerial Port Connectors Keyboard ConnectorUsing the Power Switch Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Attaching the Optional Stand for Vertical OrientationEnergy Star Compliance Energy Star EmblemAccessing Online Documentation Getting HelpEntering the System Setup Program Enter the System Setup program as followsSystem Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPage Using the System Setup Program System Setup OptionsSystem-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action TimeDiskette Drive A, Diskette Drive B, and Use ZIP as a or B DateDrives Primary and Secondary Reserved Memory CPU Speed Num LockChassis Intrusion DAC SnoopSystem Password Keyboard ErrorsPassword Status Boot Sequence Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys ActionSample Device List Screen Setup Password Saving Monitor Power Power ManagementSaving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Sound MouseParallel Mode Serial Port 1 and Serial PortParallel Port IDE Hard DiskUsing the System Password Feature DisketteSpeaker System Data OptionsAssigning a System Password Using Your System Password to Secure Your System Type the password and press EnterUsing the Setup Password Feature Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning a Setup Password Page Responding to Error Messages Back to ContentsOverview Quick Start About the ICUPreparing to Use the ICU When to Run the ICUICU Database Starting the ICU Accessing HelpBacking Up the ICU Diskette Making Selections in the ICU Adding a Listed CardICU Keys Keys Action Add Network Card Dialog Box Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning an IRQ Line Adding an Unlisted Card Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Modifying a Card Removing a Card Viewing Resources System Resource Usage Dialog BoxSaving the System Configuration Exiting From the ICULocking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking All ResourcesLocking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Safety First For You and Your Computer Before You BeginRemoving the Computer Cover Unpacking Your Hardware OptionReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer CoverInside Your Computer Computer Orientation ViewJumpers System Board JumpersSystem-Board Jumper Settings Description BUS66MSystem Board and Riser Board Labels LPT1Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Removing the Expansion-Card CageReplacing the Expansion-Card Cage System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion Cards Expansion SlotsRemoving the Filler Bracket Removing an Expansion Card Adding Memory DIMMs and Dimm SocketsPerforming a Memory Upgrade Installing a Dimm Installing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Adding Video MemoryInstalling a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Upgrading the Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorReplacing the System Battery Page System Battery and Battery Socket Drive Locations Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Removing the Front-Panel Insert for a 5.25-Inch BayConnecting Drives DC Power Cable ConnectorInstalling a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Removing the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly Installing the 5.25-Inch Diskette Drive Bracket Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive Eide Drive AddressingRemoving the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket ALERT! Cover was previously removed Page Installing Scsi Devices Scsi Configuration GuidelinesGeneral Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives System Information MicroprocessorExpansion Bus Drives MemoryPorts Video Key CombinationsControls and Indicators PowerPhysical EnvironmentalBack to Contents ICU Error Messages Message Probable Cause Corrective ActionLoaded card is not a Conflictingcard This is An Eisa system. Use Message Configuration Manager MessagesProbable Cause Corrective Action Error Failed to activate device, CSN=Card Select Number See Modifying a Card for instructions See Adding a Listed Card for instructions

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