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4. Install the adapter card into the appropriate connector in the adapter card
connector on the system board.
Note: The white connector is for the PCI adapter and the black connector is for
the PCI Express x16 adapter.
5. Rotate the adapter retainer to the closed position.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts
replacement,” on page 39.
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 types of drives that are
available for your computer are:
v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
v SATA optical drives, such as CD drives or DVD drives
v Removable media drives
Note:
These types of 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 the 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.
Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware 15