Dell DCSM manual Adding a Second Hard Drive

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2 power cable

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

9.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

10. 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 the Product Information Guide.

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

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

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.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

3.Remove the computer cover.

4.Press the blue release tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the computer.

5.Snap the bracket onto the hard drive.

6.Gently slide the new drive (the second hard drive) into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.

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release tabs (2)

3

hard drive bay

2

second hard drive in lower bay

4

primary hard drive in upper bay

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Contents Model Dcsm August 2006 Rev. A01 Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your ComputerRemove the computer cover Back to Contents Technical Overview Front View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Page Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Main Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name AWG WireDC FDD Connector P7 DC Processor Power Connector P2DC Peripheral Connectors P3 and P5 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Peripheral Connectors P8 and P9 Memory SpecificationsProcessor Computer InformationExpansion Bus ConnectorsAudio DrivesPower Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalRemoving the Computer Cover DDR2 Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsMemory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Removing MemoryInstalling Memory Cards Replace the computer coverInstalling a PCI Card PCI CardsPage Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panel Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Front Panel Front PanelReplacing the Drive Panel Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Interface Cables IDE Drive AddressingPower Cable Connector Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Replace the computer cover Media Card Reader Optional Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Page CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Replace the computer cover Heat-Sink Assembly Removing the Heat-Sink AssemblyProcessor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Install the heat-sink assembly Replace the computer cover Fan Assembly Removing the Fan AssemblyFront I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelPassword features are enabled Jumper SettingsJumper Setting Description System BoardRemove the heat-sink assembly and processor Removing the System BoardPower Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Computer Cover When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function System Lights Power Light Problem DescriptionSuggested Resolution Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Options SystemRAID Auto Power Time OffMaintenance Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Cmos Settings
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