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7. Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see
8. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the drive (see
If your system came with an EIDE CD-ROM or tape drive, use the spare connector on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the EIDE
interface cable provided in the drive kit.
NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive's interface connector to avoid possible damage
to your system.
Figure 12. Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables
9. Connect the interface cable to the system board.
For an EIDE tape drive or CD-ROM drive, connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector labeled "IDE2"
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on the system board (see
For a diskette drive, connect the cable from the drive to the interface connector labeled "DSKT" on the system board (see
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7
in "Inside Your Computer").
Check all cable connections. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
10. If the 5.25-inch drive bay was previously empty,
11. Replace the front bezel (mini tower only).
12. Replace the computer cover, reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
13. Update your system configuration information in
For a diskette drive, update the appropriate
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drive.
For EIDE CD-ROM and tape drives, set the appropriate
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14. Verify that your system works correctly by running the
1 5.25-inch drive
1 Interface cable
2 Power cable
3 Power input connector
4 Interface connector
Figure 7
in "Inside Your Computer").
remove the front-panel insert
System
Setup.
Diskette Drive
Secondary Drive
Dell
Diagnostics.
Figure
12).
Figure
from the front bezel.
option (A or B) to reflect the size and capacity of your new diskette
option (0 or 1) to Auto.
12).
Figure
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