Dell OptiPlex GX60 User Manual

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2.

 

Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

 

Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure
the drive for the cable select setting.

3.

 

Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position.

4.

 

Connect the interposer board to the CD drive:

a.

 

Ensure that the interposer board tab fits securely under the notch on the inside of the cover.

b.

 

Attach the power and audio cables to the interposer board.

 

 

 

If your computer came with an IDE CD drive, use the spare connector on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the IDE interface cable provided in
the drive kit.

5.

 

If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot.

6.

 

Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

7.

 

If the CD/DVD drive bay was previously empty, remove the front-panel inserts (see "

Front-Panel Inserts

").

8.

 

Close the computer cover

and

attach the computer stand

(optional).

 

9.

 

Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

 

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.

1  interposer board

2  notch on inside of cover

3  interposer board tab

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into the computer.

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