Drives, Hard Drive, General Installation Guidelines | Dell 9150

Drives

Your computer supports:

•Two hard drives (Serial ATA)

•Two FlexBay drives (can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader)

•Two CD or DVD drives

General Installation Guidelines

Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled “IDE".

Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to the connector labeled SATA on the system board. IDE CD/DVD drives should be connected to the connector labeled IDE.

When connecting an IDE cable, ensure you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When disconnecting an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end.

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 opening the cover.

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The website may not be Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful Tips Connecting Two Monitors Optional DVI adapter Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsTV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting a TVChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Power Management Network Setup WizardConnector Network adapter connector on computer Network adapter Power Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Hibernate Tab IeeeHyper-Threading Segment Hard drive About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration Segment RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Understanding Intel Viiv Technology OptionalCreating a Spare Hard Drive To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalEnabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem still exists, install aIf the problem persists, contact Dell Modules installed, remove If there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with aInstalled on your computer Ensure that the cables are properly Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Windows XP Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turn Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdown Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations To processor Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars NotchMemory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Card retention Removing and Installing Parts Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket within slot PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabPCI Express Card slot Release tab Removing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Release tab Card retention mechanism DoorPiano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI Express Removing and Installing Parts Sliding plate lever Drive panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Center drive Replacing the Drive Panel Hard Drive General Installation GuidelinesDrives Tabs Hard drive Power cable Hard drive cableRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Power cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader 100 Media Card Reader Not present on all computers Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader101 USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers CD/DVD Drive102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws Installing a CD/DVD Drive104 105 System board 106 BatteryReplacing the Battery 107 Battery Battery socket TabReplacing the Computer Cover 108 Specifications 109 110 111 112 System Setup Overview113 50.8 cm/sec 114 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 115 RAID On System Setup Options116 117 118 Monday through FridayUp from Hibernate or Off Remotely from Suspend Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 119 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 120 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 124 Class a Class B 125 126 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 127 128 129 866 440Cayman Islands Chile Santiago 130 592 818Colombia 980-9-15-3978 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 01344 37301344 860 Uruguay 143 144 Index Index 145 146 Index Index 147 148 Index Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer