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General Installation Guidelines

Connect the hard drives to the connectors labeled "SATA0" and "SATA1", starting with SATA0. Connect CD/DVD drives to the connectors labeled "SATA4" or "SATA5", starting with SATA4.

Serial ATA hard drives and CD/DVD drives are connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" to "SATA5" on the system board.

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

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CAUTION: Before you perform 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.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data, back up your files before you begin this procedure

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