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1 power cable 3 SATA_2 connector 2 SATA data cable 4 optional third SATA hard drive in hard-drive carrier 13. Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the connector on the system board. 14. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. 15. Reinstall the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel). 16. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 17. 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. 18. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into drive A. 19. Turn on the computer. 20. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup) and update the appropriate Drive option. 21. Exit system setup, and reboot the computer. 22. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step. 23. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. Drive Panels 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. Removing the Drive Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the front panel (see Removing the Front Panel).

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13.
Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the connector on the system board.
14.
Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
15.
Reinstall the drive panel (see
Replacing the Drive Panel
).
16.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
17.
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.
18.
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into drive A.
19.
Turn on the computer.
20.
Enter the system setup program (see
System Setup
) and update the appropriate
Drive
option.
21.
Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.
22.
Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.
23.
See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.
Drive Panels
Removing the Drive Panel
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the front panel (see
Removing the Front Panel
).
1
power cable
3
SATA_2 connector
2
SATA data cable
4
optional third SATA hard drive in hard-drive carrier
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.