Connecting Drive Cables, Drive Interface Connectors | Dell U7021

Connecting Drive Cables

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board. Some drives may also have an audio connector; one end of the audio cable attaches to the drive connector and the other end attaches to the system board.

Drive Interface Connectors

Serial ATA Connector

interface cable

interface connector

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.

When you connect an IDE cable, ensure that you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When you disconnect 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.

NOTE: The system board serial ATA connector may have an attached cover or shroud.

Removing and Installing Parts

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Dell U7021 Connecting Drive Cables, Drive Interface Connectors, Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface 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 March U7021 Contents Optimizing Performance Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 102 Removing and Installing Parts 108 106109 110 131 130 Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram Specifications, and white papers Warranty, and repair informationHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problem Finding Information Opening the Drive Door Setting Up and Using Your Computer Badge Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two Monitors Optional DVI adapter Connecting a TVTV-OUT connector VGA blue connector About Serial ATA Drives About Your RAID ConfigurationChanging the Display Settings Hard drive RAID LevelSegment Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAID Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring for RAID Using the IntelR Option ROM UtilityCreating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID 1 Volume Creating a RAID 0 Volume Migrating to a RAID 0 Volume On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next Click Reset Hard Drive to Non-RAID Migrating to a RAID 1 VolumeCreating a Spare Hard Drive To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Transferring Information to a New Computer Rebuilding a Degraded RAID 1 Volume Next Playing CDs and MoviesPlaying a CD or DVD DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs Go to the previous title or chapter Eject Click Exact Copy How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs Helpful Tips Network Setup WizardClick Checklist for creating a network Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Overview Power Schemes Tab Power Options Properties Hibernate Tab Advanced Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Overclocking Hyper-ThreadingClick Hardware and click Device Manager Optimizing Performance PCI Express Cards Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems N T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C S No sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L a Y S E T T I N G S Solving Problems Electrical outlet and press the power Diagnostic LightsAdvanced Troubleshooting Has occurred Button Identified a faulty module or Normally, reinstall an additionalIf available, install properly working If the problem persists, contact Dell Your computer see Error exists Requirements exist seeDetermine if a conflict exists by Occurred When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsHard drive, CD drive, and DVD Drive see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the ResourceCD Windows XP Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Setup Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Open the door to use the front-panel connectorsFront View Press to turn on the computer Front View Doors Open Back View One x16 slot and one x1 slot Opening the Computer Cover System board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts Processor fan Power supply fansInside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket Removing a PCI Card PCI Express PCI Express CardsCard PCI Express Card slot Tab Installing a PCI Express Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket Removing a PCI Express Card Floppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives General Installation GuidelinesDrives Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power cable Power Cable ConnectorHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Drive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Installing a Hard Drive Hard-drive cable Power cable Tabs Removing and Installing Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive bay Floppy DriveRail tabs Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy DriveData cable power cable Tabs Floppy drive Drive Bracket rails Screws Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive 100 101 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Processor Airflow Shroud102 Shroud release lever Anchor tabs Processor Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Processor 103 Anchor tabs Shroud release lever 104 105 Processor cover Socket Release lever Installing the Processor106 107 108 Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel 109 Replacing the Front Panel 110 Drive DoorRemoving the Drive Door Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Replacing the Drive Door111 Door 112Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket Replacing the Battery BatteryBattery Battery socket Tab Removing and Installing Parts 113 114 Closing the Computer Cover 115 Specifications Drives 116Expansion Bus 117 ConnectorsCenter/Low Frequency Effects LFE channel two front-panel Controls and Lights Located in the Product Information Power118 119 System SetupEnvironmental 10 to 35C 50 to 95F 120 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 121 System Setup Options 122 123 Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 124 125 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 126 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Floppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs 128 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 130 Class a Class B 131 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 132 133 134 135 136 137 Ireland Sales 138Sales dial within U.K. only Fax/Sales Fax 139 140 141 142 Countries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix Switchboard Sales143 144 Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction Sales145 146 147 Appendix Index 149 Index 151 Reinstalling Windows XP Index 153 Wizard, 43 reinstalling, 11, 64 scanner, 48 System Restore 154