General Procedure for Installing Scsi Devices | Dell GX1 specification

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

NOTICE: Do not connect devices to all three connectors (internal narrow connector, internal wide connector, and external connector) on a single SCSI host adapter card. Such a configuration is a violation of the SCSI specification. You can safely connect devices to any two of these three connectors on a single SCSI host adapter card.

If you are installing only internal SCSI devices, verify that termination is enabled on the SCSI host adapter and disabled for all other internal SCSI devices. If you are installing both internal and external SCSI devices, verify that termination is enabled on the external SCSI device and disabled for the SCSI host adapter and all internal SCSI devices.

General Procedure for Installing SCSI Devices

CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover. Also, before you install an expansion card, see "Safety First — For You and Your Computer."

Configure and install one or more SCSI devices in your computer as follows:

1.Determine which connector on the internal SCSI cable you will attach to each SCSI device. See "SCSI Configuration Guidelines."

NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

2.Unpack each SCSI device and prepare it for installation.

Configure the device for a SCSI ID number and, if necessary, enable or disable termination. For instructions, see the documentation that came with the SCSI device and "SCSI Configuration Guidelines."

3.Remove the computer cover as instructed in "Removing the Computer Cover."

4.If you are installing a SCSI host adapter card, configure the adapter card.

For instructions on configuring the card, see the documentation that came with the adapter card and "SCSI Configuration Guidelines."

5.Install the SCSI devices as appropriate.

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