5.Install the adapter into the appropriate connector in the PCI riser.
6.Position the adapter latch to retain the adapters.
7.Reinstall the PCI riser assembly.
What to do next:
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 28.
Installing internal drives
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives.
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are:
vSerial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives
vParallel ATA hard disk drives
vOptical drives, such as CD drives or DVD drives
vRemovable media drives
Note: These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics (IDE) drives.
Internal drives are installed in bays. In this book, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on.
When you install an internal drive, it is important to note what type and size of drive that you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive.
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