Dell Precision 330 User Manual

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Installing Upgrades

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Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals

to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

NOTE:

If enabled, the

Chassis Intrusion

option will cause the following

message to be displayed at the next system start-up:

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.

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If the drive you installed is a hard drive, enter

system setup

, and

update the drive settings.

After you update the system settings, exit system setup and reboot the

computer.

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If the device you installed is a hard drive, partition and logically format

the drive before proceeding to the next step.

See the operating system’s documentation for instructions.

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Test the drive to verify that it is operating properly.

• If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the

Dell Diagnostics

to test the drive.

• For other types of drives, see the drive’s documentation for

information on testing the drive.

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If the drive you installed is the primary hard drive, install the operating

system on the drive.

See the operating system’s documentation for instructions.

NOTE:

Tape drives sold by Dell come with their own operating software and

documentation. After you install a tape drive, refer to the documentation that
came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive
software.

Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible Drive in a

Desktop Chassis

CAUTION:

Before you perform this procedure, see "

Safety First—

For You and Your Computer

."

1

Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their

electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then

remove the

computer cover

.

2

Rotate the power supply

away from the system board.

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