Installing a scsi controller card, Installing a diskette drive, Removing the diskette drive – Dell PowerEdge SC 430 User Manual
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Card
" in "Installing System Options."
9.
Close the system. See "
Closing the System
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
10.
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
11.
Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the drive's controller is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide.
12.
Partition and logically format your drive before proceeding to the next step.
See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.
13.
Test the hard drive by running the system diagnostics. See "
Running the System Diagnostics
."
14.
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
Installing a SCSI Controller Card
See "
Installing an Expansion Card
" in "Installing System Options" for instructions about installing the card and routing the cables. Also see
for
additional cable routing details.
Installing a Diskette Drive
The system supports an optional standard diskette drive.
Removing the Diskette Drive
1.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2.
Open the system. See "
Opening the System
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
3.
Remove the front drive bezel. See "
Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
4.
Disconnect the power and interface cables from the diskette drive. See
5.
Pull the drive bay sliding plate downward in the direction of the arrow on the plate. See
.
6.
Hold the sliding plate in position and slowly pull the drive out of the bay.
7.
If the drive is being permanently removed, install a front drive panel insert. See "
Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel Insert
" in
"Troubleshooting Your System."
8.
Replace the front drive bezel. See "
Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
9.
Close the system. See "
Closing the System
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
10.
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
Installing a Diskette Drive
1.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
NOTE:
Most SCSI controller cards are capable of sending a drive activity indicator signal that powers a drive activity LED. This signal is sent via a cable
from the controller card connected to the AUX_LED connector on the system board. See
Figure A
-3
for connector locations.
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the
computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the
computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.