Connecting Drive Cables, Drive Interface Connectors | Dell 210

Connecting Drive Cables

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—or a single interface cable to the back of the drive and to the system board.

Drive Interface Connectors

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. Serial ATA cables go to the pin-1 end of the connector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened “1” printed directly on the board or card.

NOTICE: When you connect a SATA interface cable, do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector. Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.

Serial ATA Connector

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1 SATA interface cable

2 interface connector

Power Cable Connector

To connect a drive using the power cable, locate the power input connector on the system board.

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1 power input connector

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power cable connector

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Dell 210 owner manual Connecting Drive Cables, Drive Interface Connectors, Power Cable Connector, Serial ATA Connector

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Ieee 1394 connector August FJ055 Contents Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables101 102 112 110 Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram How to personalize my desktop UpdatesAppropriate for your configuration, providing critical How to work with programs and files According to the operating system you ordered How to use Linux Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View No light The computer is turned off Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateBlinking or solid amber See Power Problems on Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Cards Appropriate connectorBack View Card slots Back I/O Connectors Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps networkComputer Printer Cable Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Using a Media Card Reader Optional To use the Media Card Reader Connecting to a Network Adapter Connecting a TV OptionalSetting Up a Home and Office Network Changing the Display Settings Network Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Playing a CD or DVD DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs DVD-Writable Drives Helpful Tips Power Management Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Advanced Tab Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalPlace the power options icon Intel Viiv Technology Optional Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating systemHyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Setting Up and Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Media Card Reader Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem persists, contact Dell Cards on If available, install properly workingFor memory module/connector Placement exist see Memory on Removing an expansion card not a Press the power buttonRemote control Determine if a conflict exists by When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Troubleshooting Tools Enabling System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover release latch Security cable slot Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Recommended memory configurations are Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Notch Crossbar Memory module Cutouts Cards Removing MemoryOne PCI Express x16 card slot One PCI Express x1 card slot Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Close the card retention door by snapping it into place Drives Serial ATA Connector Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Installing a Hard Drive Open bay Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing and Installing Parts Installing a CD/DVD Drive Gently position the drive until it clicks into place Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Drive release latch Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Optional Cable release tab Interface cable edge connector Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Replacing the Modem Modem Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release lever Battery positive side Replacing the Computer Cover System SpecificationsProcessor Processor types Level 2 L2 cache One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Video Hole D-SUB connector SpecificationsVideo Type Processor power Network adapter RJ45 connector ModemFloppy connector Power 100 Inches/sec System SetupOverview 101 102 Entering System Setup 103 System Setup Options 104 Monday through Friday Password option105 Times Boot Sequence 107 Jumper Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionJumpered Unjumpered 109 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 110 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse CDs and DVDs FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 112 Contacting Dell 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 128 129 130 131 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 132 Index 133 134 135 136 USB