Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay | Dell GX1

Installing Drives: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Low-Profile Managed PC Systems

Figure 10. Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay

10.For an EIDE tape drive or CD-ROM drive, connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector labeled "IDE2" on the system board.

For a diskette drive or non-EIDE tape drive, connect the cable from the drive to the interface connector labeled "DSKT" on the system board.

For a drive that comes with its own controller card, connect the other end of the interface cable to the controller card.

Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

11.If the 5.25-inch drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel insert from the computer cover.

See "Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts."

12.Replace the computer cover.

If the bezel on your drive is not flush with the bezel on your computer, remove the drive and adjust the position of the drive on the bracket, making sure to insert and tighten the screws in the order marked. Replace the drive in the drive bay, and then replace the computer cover.

13.Reconnect your computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet and turn them on.

NOTE: If Enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up:

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.

14.Enter the System Setup program and update your system configuration information.

For a diskette drive, update the appropriate Diskette Drive option (A or B) on Page 1 of the System Setup screens to reflect the size and capacity of your new diskette drive.

If you installed a non-EIDE tape drive as the second drive, set the Diskette Drive B option to Not

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Initial release 7 Dec Last revised 31 Jan System Features Overview Hardware Features 640 × True-color 32 bpp 85 Hz 800 × Software Features Manageability Features Dell OpenManage Program Fault Management Auto Power On Wakeup On LAN Temperature Monitoring Security Features Connecting Peripheral Devices O Ports, Connectors, and Indicators Parallel Port Connector Mouse ConnectorUSB Connectors Integrated NIC Connector Audio Connectors Video ConnectorSerial Port Connectors Keyboard Connector Using the Power Switch Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Attaching the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation Energy Star Compliance Energy Star Emblem Accessing Online Documentation Getting Help Entering the System Setup Program Enter the System Setup program as follows System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPage Using the System Setup Program System Setup OptionsSystem-Setup Navigation Keys Keys Action Time Drives Primary and Secondary DateDiskette Drive A, Diskette Drive B, and Use ZIP as a or B Reserved Memory CPU Speed Num LockChassis Intrusion DAC Snoop Password Status Keyboard ErrorsSystem Password Boot Sequence Device-List Screen Navigation Keys Keys Action Sample Device List Screen Setup Password Saving Eide Hard-Disk Drive Power Power ManagementSaving Monitor Power Sound Mouse Parallel Mode Serial Port 1 and Serial PortParallel Port IDE Hard Disk Using the System Password Feature DisketteSpeaker System Data Options Assigning a System Password Using Your System Password to Secure Your System Type the password and press Enter Using the Setup Password Feature Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Assigning a Setup Password Page Responding to Error Messages Back to Contents Overview Quick Start About the ICU ICU Database When to Run the ICUPreparing to Use the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Accessing HelpStarting the ICU ICU Keys Keys Action Adding a Listed CardMaking Selections in the ICU Add Network Card Dialog Box Configuration Settings Dialog Box for Assigning an IRQ Line Adding an Unlisted Card Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Modifying a Card Removing a Card Viewing Resources System Resource Usage Dialog Box Saving the System Configuration Exiting From the ICULocking and Unlocking Cards Locking and Unlocking All Resources Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Safety First For You and Your Computer Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Unpacking Your Hardware Option Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Computer Orientation View Jumpers System Board Jumpers System-Board Jumper Settings Description BUS66M System Board and Riser Board Labels LPT1 Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Removing the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage System Board Features Expansion Cards Expansion Cards Expansion Slots Removing the Filler Bracket Removing an Expansion Card Adding Memory DIMMs and Dimm Sockets Performing a Memory Upgrade Installing a Dimm Installing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Adding Video Memory Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Upgrading the Microprocessor Removing the Microprocessor Replacing the System Battery Page System Battery and Battery Socket Drive Locations Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Removing the Front-Panel Insert for a 5.25-Inch Bay Connecting Drives DC Power Cable Connector Installing a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Removing the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive/Bracket Assembly Installing the 5.25-Inch Diskette Drive Bracket Attaching Cables to a Drive in the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive Eide Drive Addressing Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Securing the Hard-Disk Drive to the Bracket ALERT! Cover was previously removed Page Installing Scsi Devices Scsi Configuration Guidelines General Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices Page ALERT! Cover was previously removed Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Expansion Bus MicroprocessorSystem Information Ports MemoryDrives Video Key Combinations Controls and Indicators PowerPhysical Environmental Back to Contents ICU Error Messages Message Probable Cause Corrective Action Loaded card is not a Conflictingcard This is An Eisa system. Use Probable Cause Corrective Action Configuration Manager MessagesMessage Error Failed to activate device, CSN=Card Select Number See Modifying a Card for instructions See Adding a Listed Card for instructions