Front-panel inserts, Floppy drive – Dell OptiPlex GX270 User Manual
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14.
Test the hard drive by running the "
Dell Diagnostics
."
15.
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next
computer start-up:
ALERT! Cover was previously removed.
16.
Reset the chassis intrusion detector
by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent.
Front-Panel Inserts
If you are installing a new floppy or CD/DVD drive instead of replacing a drive, remove the front-panel insert.
Floppy Drive
1.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
3.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
5.
Remove the computer stand
, if it is attached.
NOTE:
If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "
Safety Instructions
."
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "
Safety Instructions
."
CAUTION:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.