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Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device

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48 3 System upgrade Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device The three 5.25-inch device bays support a variety of storage devices for additional storage capacity and scalability. Go to page 4 for a list of supported storage devices. By default, the system ships with a DVD-ROM drive installed on the topmost device bay, and a floppy drive on the bottom-most device bay. You can choose to replace these default drives, or you can install a new storage device on the middle device bay. To install an optional storage device: 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37. 2 If you intend to replace a default storage device-the DVD drive or the floppy drive-go to the next step. If you intend to install a new storage device on the middle device bay, go to step 5. 3 Disconnect the power and data cables (IDE or FDD data cable) from rear of the old drive. 4 Remove the default drive you intend to replace. (1) Move the release slider of the selected drive to the unlock position . (2) Pull the drive out of the device bay. The figure below shows how to uninstall the DVD-ROM drive. Proceed to step 6 for instructions on how to install a new storage device.

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3 System upgrade
48
Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device
The three
5.25-inch device bays support a variety of storage devices for
additional storage capacity and scalability.
Go to page 4 for a list of
supported storage devices.
By default, the system ships with a DVD-ROM drive installed on the
topmost device bay, and a floppy drive on the bottom-most device bay.
You can choose to replace these default drives, or you can install a new
storage device on the middle device bay.
To install an optional storage device:
1
Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37.
2
If you intend to replace a default storage device—the DVD drive or
the floppy drive—go to the next step.
If you intend to install a new storage device on the middle device
bay, go to step 5.
3
Disconnect the power and data cables (IDE or FDD data cable)
from rear of the old drive.
4
Remove the default drive you intend to replace.
(1)
Move the release slider of the selected drive to the unlock
position
.
(2)
Pull the drive out of the device bay.
The figure below shows how to uninstall the DVD-ROM drive.
Proceed to step 6 for instructions on how to install a new
storage device.