Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "IDE1," and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "IDE2."
IDE Drive Addressing
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.
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 will attach to the drive connector and the other will attach to the system board.
IDE Drive Connector
1
interface connector
2
interface cable
3
colored stripe on 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.
Power Cable Connector
1
power input connector
2
power cable
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.
Hard Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the 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.
Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
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hard-drive cable
2
power cable
Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out.
1
tabs (2)
2
hard drive
Installing a Hard Drive
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).
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.
1
hard-drive cable
2
power cable
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
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.
Front-Panel Inserts
If you are installing a new floppy or CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts:
Facing the front of the computer, use your fingers to remove the front-panel cover.
Press the inserts until they pop free of the front-panel cover.
Floppy Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow
the safety instructions.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the CD/DVD drive located above the floppy
drive.
Disconnect the power and floppy-drive cables from the back of the floppy drive.
Disconnect the floppy-drive cable from the system board connector (labeled DSKT).
1
power cable
2
floppy-drive cable
3
floppy-drive connector (DSKT)
Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it
from the floppy-drive bay.
Installing a Floppy Drive
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).
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.
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.
CD/DVD Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow
the safety instructions.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
Disconnect the power, audio, and CD/DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.
Disconnect the other end of the CD/DVD drive cable from the system board connector
(IDE2).
1
power cable
2
audio cable
3
CD/DVD drive cable
4
IDE2 connector
Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and
remove it from the drive bay.
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
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).
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.
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 "Drive Configuration" 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.
