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9. Connect a power cable to the hard drive.
10. Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the connector on the system board.
11. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
12. Reinstall the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
14. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
15. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into drive A.
16. Turn on the computer.
17. Enter system setup, and update the appropriate Drive option (see System Setup).
18. Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.
19. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.
20. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.
Drive Panels
NOTE: The optional fifth SATA hard drive can be installed in any of the 5.25-inch drive bays.
1
data cable
2
power cable
3
SATA2 connector
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.