When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the master or boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the middle connector on the interface cable is the slave device (drive 1). See the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on configuring devices for the cable select setting.
Your computer supports up to two IDE devices. Connect hard drives to the connector labeled IDE1, and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled IDE2.
When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive.
Power Cable Connector
1
power cable
2
power input connector
Drive Interface Connector
1
interface connector
2
colored stripe on cable
3
interface cable
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. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the cable) goes to the pin-1 end of the connector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on the board or card.
NOTICE: When you connect an interface cable, do not place the colored
stripe away from pin 1 of the connector. Reversing the cable prevents the drive
from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep,
back up your files before you begin this procedure.
Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system
menu.
Turn off your computer and any attached devices.
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of
the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect your computer and devices from their power sources. Also,
disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
Your computer's hard drive may or may not have a plastic shroud cover.
(Operating the computer without a hard-drive shroud does not affect
its performance.) If your computer's hard drive does not have a shroud,
proceed to the next step. If your computer's hard drive does have a
shroud, remove it by pressing in on the indented tab at the top of the
shroud and lifting the shroud away.
Removing the Hard-Drive Shroud
NOTE: Your computer's
hard drive may or may
not have a plastic shroud
cover. Operating the
computer without a hard-
drive shroud does not
affect its performance.
Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
Removing Power and Drive Cables
1
hard-drive cable
2
power cable
Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and
out.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured
for your computer.
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.
Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
If your replacement hard drive does not have the bracket rails
attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two
screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket rails to the
new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes
on the bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws
(two screws on each rail).
Hard Drive Bracket Rails
1
drive
2
bracket rails (2)
3
screws (4)
Install the hard drive into the computer by gently sliding the drive into
place until you hear it securely click.
NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is
marked as "1").
Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.
Attaching Power and Drive Cables
1
hard-drive cable
2
power cable
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and
firmly seated.
If your computer has a hard-drive shroud, replace the shroud by
inserting the two tabs on the bottom into the holes in the computer
and snapping the top into place. (Operating the computer without a
hard-drive shroud does not affect its performance.)
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your
operating system on the hard drive.
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact
your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system
menu.
Turn off your computer and any attached devices.
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of
the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect your computer and devices from their power sources. Also,
disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached,
remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that
secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by
aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the
bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two
screws on each rail).
Floppy Drive Bracket Rails
1
drive
2
bracket rails (2)
3
screws (4)
Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into
position.
Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive.
Connect the other end of the floppy-drive cable to the connector
labeled DSKT on the system board.
Attaching Power and Drive Cables
1
power cable
2
floppy-drive cable
3
floppy-drive connector (DSKT)
Reconnect the power and data cables to the back of the drive installed
in the CD/DVD drive bay located above the floppy drive.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide
airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack, and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
Enter system setup and update the appropriate Diskette Drive A
option to reflect the size and capacity of your new floppy drive.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact
your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell
Diagnostics.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system
menu.
Turn off your computer and any devices.
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of
the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect your computer and devices from their power sources. Also,
disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.
If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached,
remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that
secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by
aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the
bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two
screws on each rail).
CD/DVD Drive Bracket Rails
1
drive
2
bracket rails (2)
3
screws (4)
Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into
position.
Connect the power, audio, and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.
Connect the other end of the CD/DVD drive cable to the IDE2 system
board connector.
Connecting Power, Audio, and Drive Cables
1
power cable
2
audio cable
3
CD/DVD drive cable
4
IDE2 connector
If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the
controller card in a card slot.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide
airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack, and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
Update your configuration information by setting the appropriate
Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives: Secondary to Auto. See "Primary
Drive n and Secodary Drive n" for more information.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact
your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell
Diagnostics.
