Dell 1600SC manual Installing a RAID Controller Card, Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

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4.Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay (see Figure 7-14).

5.Replace the bezel (see "Installing the Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.

1.Remove the bezel (see "Removing the Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

2.Open the hard-drive carrier handle (see Figure 7-14).

NOTICE: Do not insert a hard-drive carrier and attempt to lock its handle next to a partially installed carrier. Doing so can damage the partially installed carrier's shield spring and make it unusable. Ensure that the adjacent drive carrier is fully installed.

3.Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay (see Figure 7-14).

4.Close the hard-drive carrier handle to lock it in place.

5.Replace the bezel (see "Installing the Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

6.Install any required SCSI device drivers.

7.If the hard drive is new, run the SCSI controllers test in the system diagnostics.

Installing a RAID Controller Card

Follow this general procedure when installing a RAID controller card. For specific instructions, see the documentation supplied with the card.

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

1.Unpack the expansion card, and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the card.

2.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3.Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

4.Lay the system on its right side.

5.Install the controller card in expansion slot 1 or 2 (see "Installing an Expansion Card" in "Installing System Options").

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Contents Initial release 22 Sep Jumpers, Switches, and Connectors Jumpers-A General ExplanationSystem Board Jumpers JumpersTable A-1. System Board Jumper Settings System Board ConnectorsJumper Setting Description Table A-2. System Board Connectors Disabling a Forgotten PasswordConnector Description Back to Contents Ports and Connectors ConnectorsTable B-1. I/O Connector Icons Icon ConnectorSerial Connector Parallel ConnectorSerial Connector Autoconfiguration Pin Signal DefinitionTable B-3. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments PS/2-Compatible Keyboard and Mouse Connectors18-25 Video Connector USB ConnectorPin Signal I/O Definition Integrated NIC ConnectorNetwork Cable Requirements Abbreviations and Acronyms CGA Dimm EMI GUI LAN MBR Ntfs Pqfp SBE UMB ZIF Other Documents You May Need IntroductionObtaining Technical Assistance Indicators, Codes, and Messages Front-Panel FeaturesBack-Panel Features Component DescriptionPower Button Indicators Power Indicator CodesIndicator Function Hard-Drive Indicator Codes NIC Indicator CodesHard-Drive Status Indicator Codes Drive-Status Indicator Indicator CodeNIC Indicator Codes Indicator Indicator CodeSystem Messages System MessagesDiskette Drive, Troubleshooting a CD Drive, Troubleshooting Guide System Beep Codes System Beep Codes Code Cause Corrective ActionDiagnostics Messages Alert MessagesFinding Software Solutions Troubleshooting Errors and ConflictsInput Errors Before You BeginIRQ Assignment Defaults Application ConflictsIRQ Assignment Conflicts IRQ Line AssignmentRunning the System Diagnostics Running Server Administrator DiagnosticsFeatures of the System Diagnostics When to Use the System DiagnosticsUsing the System Diagnostics Using the Device Groups Menu Error MessagesTroubleshooting Your System Safety First-For You and Your SystemChecking Specific System Problems External ConnectionsStart-Up Routine System OrientationStart-Up Routine Indications Look/listen for ActionBezel Removing the BezelInstalling the Bezel Installing the CoverSystem Cover BaffleInstalling the Baffle Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemChecking the Equipment Removing the BaffleTroubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the MouseTroubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceTroubleshooting a Parallel Printer Troubleshooting a USB DeviceTroubleshooting a NIC Inside the SystemTroubleshooting a Wet System Responding to a Systems Management Alert MessageTroubleshooting a Damaged System Troubleshooting the System BatteryTroubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power Supply Troubleshooting System CoolingTroubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting a CD Drive Troubleshooting a Tape Drive Troubleshooting an IDE Tape DriveTroubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Troubleshooting Hard Drives Troubleshooting an IDE Hard DriveTroubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive in a RAID Configuration Troubleshooting a Scsi Hard Drive System With Scsi BackplaneHard-drive cables Device drivers Troubleshooting a RAID Controller Card Troubleshooting a MicroprocessorTroubleshooting the System Board Resetting Corrupted Bios Configuration Back to Contents System Fans Installing System OptionsRemoving the Front System Fan Installing the Back System Fan Installing the Front System FanRemoving the Back System Fan Removing a Redundant Power Supply Redundant Power SuppliesInstalling a Redundant Power Supply Installing an Expansion Card Expansion CardsRemoving and Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion CardMemory Upgrade Kits Memory Module Installation GuidelinesPerforming a Memory Upgrade Sample Memory Module ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Modules Removing and Installing a Memory ModuleMicroprocessors Removing and Installing a MicroprocessorRemoving Memory Modules Removing the Microprocessor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly System Battery Replacing the System BatteryReplacing the System Battery Installing Drives Connecting DrivesDrive Cable Configurations DC Power CablesIDE Configuration Information Scsi Configuration InformationScsi Interface Cables Scsi ID NumbersConfiguring the Boot Drive Installing a Diskette DriveDiskette Drive Removing a Diskette DriveFront-Panel Drive Inserts Removing the Front-Panel Drive InsertsInstalling a 5.25-Inch Drive Installing the Front-Panel Drive InsertsInch Drives Page General Installation Guidelines Hard DrivesInstalling and Removing Non-Hot-Plug Hard Drives Removing 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