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. Hard drives should be connected to the connector labeled "IDE1," and CD/DVD drives should be connected 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.
1
Power cable
2
Power input 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 safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
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 you want to keep,
back up your files before you begin this procedure.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical
outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back
panel, remove the padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured
for your computer.
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)
Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into
position.
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
power cable
2
hard-drive 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.
Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to
Enabled or Enabled-Silent.
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 safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
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.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured
for your computer.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical
outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back
panel, remove the padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
Remove the two green plastic rails from the inside of the hard-drive
bay by gently pulling the rails up and out of the bay.
Attach the rails to the hard drive using the two screws attached to the
rails.
Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive.
NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until you have
removed the green drive rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay.
Remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and install it in the
lower bay:
Disconnect the power and the hard-drive cables from the back of
the first hard drive.
Press in the two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of
the upper bay.
Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until you hear a
click.
Reconnect the power and hard-drive cables to the back of the first
hard drive.
Gently slide the new hard drive into the upper bay until you hear a
click.
1
rail tabs (2)
2
second hard drive in upper bay
3
first hard drive in lower bay
4
hard drive bay
Connect a power cable to the drive.
NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive.
Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your
first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive.
Your computer uses cable-select drive cables. This means that the device connected to the end connector of the drive cable is the master device and the device connected to the middle connector is the slave device. Be sure that the jumper setting on the new device is set for "cable select" (see the documentation that came with the drive for information).
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical
outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back
panel, remove the padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
If you are replacing a drive and the new 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.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when
you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the
computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical
outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back
panel, remove the padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
If you are installing a new 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.
Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside
of the cover. If a set of rails is not attached inside the cover, contact
Dell.
If you are installing a replacement drive and the new 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.
If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the
controller card in a card slot.
See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to verify that the configuration is correct for your computer. Change any settings necessary for correct configuration.
Connect the power, audio, and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.
