Dell 8300 technical specifications Adding a Second Hard Drive, Close the computer cover

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5.Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.

6.Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

7.Close the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

8.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

Adding a Second Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

1.Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

2.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

3.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

4.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

5.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

6.Open the computer cover.

7.Remove the two green plastic rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay by gently pulling the rails up and out of the bay.

8.Attach the rails to the hard drive using the two screws attached to the rails.

Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive.

NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until you have removed the green drive rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay.

9.Remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and install it in the lower bay:

a.Disconnect the power and the hard-drive cables from the back of the first hard drive.

b.Press in the two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay.

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Contents Dell Dimension 8300 Series Abbreviations and AcronymsDiagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution System Messages Beep CodesCode Cause Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Correctly in the system setup programReseat the memory modules Battery Shut down the computer through the Start menuOpen the computer cover Close the computer coverBack to Contents Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Shutting Down Your ComputerInstalling a PCI Card CardsPCI Cards PCI Cards AGP CardsPage Removing a PCI Card AGP CardsRemoving an AGP Card Installing an AGP Card Closing the Computer Cover Opening the Computer Cover Replacing the Hard Drive DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive Adding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a Floppy DriveRemove the front-panel inserts Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Front Panel Removing the Front PanelRemoving the Front-Panel Insert Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertBack to Contents Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations Installing MemoryDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory MemoryShut down the computer through the Start menu Close the computer cover Microprocessor Removing the Microprocessor Installing the MicroprocessorRemoving the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Close the computer cover Removing and Installing Parts Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyClose the computer cover Technical Specifications Connectors PowerDrives Controls and LightsEnvironmental System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardClose the computer cover System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup ScreensOption Function Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootClearing Forgotten Passwords Hyper-ThreadingClick Hardware and click Device Manager Shut down the computerBack to Contents Looking Inside Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board DC Power Connectors Power SupplyPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsDC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Card Connector Card Description Back to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Turning Off Your Computer Turn off computer window, click Turn off
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