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... a Dual Configuration . . . . . 102 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105 Drives 106 About Serial ATA Drives 107 General Drive Installation Guidelines 107 Hard Drive 108 Removing a Hard Drive 108 Installing a Hard Drive 110 Drive Panel 113 Removing the Drive Panel 113 Replacing the Drive Panel 114 Floppy Drive 115 Removing a Floppy Drive 115 Installing a Floppy Drive 117 Media Card Reader 119 Removing a Media Card Reader 119...
... a Dual Configuration . . . . . 102 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105 Drives 106 About Serial ATA Drives 107 General Drive Installation Guidelines 107 Hard Drive 108 Removing a Hard Drive 108 Installing a Hard Drive 110 Drive Panel 113 Removing the Drive Panel 113 Replacing the Drive Panel 114 Floppy Drive 115 Removing a Floppy Drive 115 Installing a Floppy Drive 117 Media Card Reader 119 Removing a Media Card Reader 119...
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Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 137 Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 138 System Board 139 Removing the System Board 139 Installing the System Board 140 Power Supply 141 Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments ... Power Supply 154 Front I/O Panel 155 Front I/O-Panel Components 155 Removing the Front I/O Panel 156 Installing the I/O Panel 157 Battery 157 Replacing the Battery 157 Removing the Computer Stand 158 Replacing the Computer Cover 159 6 Appendix 161 Specifications 161 System Setup 166 Overview 166 Entering System Setup 166 System Setup Options 167...
Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 137 Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 138 System Board 139 Removing the System Board 139 Installing the System Board 140 Power Supply 141 Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments ... Power Supply 154 Front I/O Panel 155 Front I/O-Panel Components 155 Removing the Front I/O Panel 156 Installing the I/O Panel 157 Battery 157 Replacing the Battery 157 Removing the Computer Stand 158 Replacing the Computer Cover 159 6 Appendix 161 Specifications 161 System Setup 166 Overview 166 Entering System Setup 166 System Setup Options 167...
Owner's Manual
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... to enhance data integrity. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that striped data on a second set of the configuration is equal to the primary drive, the data is also duplicated,...drive multiplied by striping data across two drives and mirroring that it utilizes the full storage capacities of the smallest drive in the configuration. NOTE: In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of drives in the configuration. For example, two 120-GB hard drives combine to provide 240 GB of hard drive...
... to enhance data integrity. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that striped data on a second set of the configuration is equal to the primary drive, the data is also duplicated,...drive multiplied by striping data across two drives and mirroring that it utilizes the full storage capacities of the smallest drive in the configuration. NOTE: In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of drives in the configuration. For example, two 120-GB hard drives combine to provide 240 GB of hard drive...
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... correction information (rotating parity array). A replacement drive can then be configured for RAID, even if you set your computer to configure RAID hard drive volumes. For information on page 110. RAID level 5 is performed before you install the operating system onto the hard drive. For an explanation of RAID. Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can...
... correction information (rotating parity array). A replacement drive can then be configured for RAID, even if you set your computer to configure RAID hard drive volumes. For information on page 110. RAID level 5 is performed before you install the operating system onto the hard drive. For an explanation of RAID. Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can...
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...the (migrated) array by restoring the data to change the current state of a disk or array without losing any other installed hard drives. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data. NVIDIA ...MediaShield utilizes a one of the hard drives in the current configuration. NOTE: The time it . 8 Click Finish. NOTE: Rebuilding an array can be used in the (migrated) array must be performed on several factors, such as migrating to a replacement drive. NOTE: Ensure that all data on ...
...the (migrated) array by restoring the data to change the current state of a disk or array without losing any other installed hard drives. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data. NVIDIA ...MediaShield utilizes a one of the hard drives in the current configuration. NOTE: The time it . 8 Click Finish. NOTE: Rebuilding an array can be used in the (migrated) array must be performed on several factors, such as migrating to a replacement drive. NOTE: Ensure that all data on ...
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...Dell" on page 179 for instructions on the system board. An interrupt channel on page 166), verify the system configuration, and then restart the computer. Drive A or B is properly identified. Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is incorrect or the battery charge may need to be replaced.... Error in the system setup program (see "Drives" on page 106) and defined correctly...
...Dell" on page 179 for instructions on the system board. An interrupt channel on page 166), verify the system configuration, and then restart the computer. Drive A or B is properly identified. Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is incorrect or the battery charge may need to be replaced.... Error in the system setup program (see "Drives" on page 106) and defined correctly...
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... result when a key is properly identified. NOTE: Keyboard failure may need to Use Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the current boot only. When to replace the keyboard. Message Keyboard Error KB/Interface Error No ROM Basic Possible Cause The BIOS has detected a stuck key. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on Dell computers.
... result when a key is properly identified. NOTE: Keyboard failure may need to Use Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the current boot only. When to replace the keyboard. Message Keyboard Error KB/Interface Error No ROM Basic Possible Cause The BIOS has detected a stuck key. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on Dell computers.
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... supports: • Six SATA devices (hard drives or optical drives) • Two IDE devices (two hard drives or two optical drives) • One floppy drive • One Media Card Reader NOTICE: When removing and replacing drives, be sure to leave the drive data and power cables connected to the integrated connector on the back panel. NOTE: The 5.25-inch Media...
... supports: • Six SATA devices (hard drives or optical drives) • Two IDE devices (two hard drives or two optical drives) • One floppy drive • One Media Card Reader NOTICE: When removing and replacing drives, be sure to leave the drive data and power cables connected to the integrated connector on the back panel. NOTE: The 5.25-inch Media...
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... connector on the other. See the drive documentation in "Before You Begin" on page 85. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on the data cable is the secondary device. NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you begin any... of the procedures in this procedure. 1 Follow the procedures in your computer from the hard drive. 108 Removing and Installing Parts When connecting a SATA cable, hold ...
... connector on the other. See the drive documentation in "Before You Begin" on page 85. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on the data cable is the secondary device. NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you begin any... of the procedures in this procedure. 1 Follow the procedures in your computer from the hard drive. 108 Removing and Installing Parts When connecting a SATA cable, hold ...
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...computer. 7 Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 108). NOTE: If a hard drive bracket is installed inside of the hard drive bay, remove the bracket before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ... Begin" on page 85. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86). 3 Remove the existing hard drive, if applicable (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 159). 1 2 3 1 blue tabs (2) 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bay 5 Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated...
...computer. 7 Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 108). NOTE: If a hard drive bracket is installed inside of the hard drive bay, remove the bracket before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ... Begin" on page 85. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86). 3 Remove the existing hard drive, if applicable (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 159). 1 2 3 1 blue tabs (2) 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bay 5 Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated...
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...on page 93). 4 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_HDD connector on the system board (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the hard drive fan and slide it out from between the hard drive bays, then lift it into your computer. 5 Connect your computer and devices to the FAN1_CPU connector ...on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). 4 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board ...
...on page 93). 4 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_HDD connector on the system board (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the hard drive fan and slide it out from between the hard drive bays, then lift it into your computer. 5 Connect your computer and devices to the FAN1_CPU connector ...on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). 4 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board ...
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... connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). 3 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . 138 Removing and Installing Parts 1 2 1 hard-drive fan release latch 2 hard drive fan Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 1 Slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it into place. 2 Connect the fan cable to electrical outlets...
... connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). 3 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on . 138 Removing and Installing Parts 1 2 1 hard-drive fan release latch 2 hard drive fan Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 1 Slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it into place. 2 Connect the fan cable to electrical outlets...
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... 137). 6 Remove the two screws that stem from being pinched or crimped. 4 Remove all hard drives installed in the interior hard drive bays (see "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 108). 5 Remove the optional hard drive fan, if applicable (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86). You must route these... cables properly when you disconnect them from the power supply and disconnect each hard drive bay. Removing and Installing Parts 151 NOTICE: Note the location and ID of the power cable bundles as you replace them to prevent them . DC Power Connector P16 (Graphics Card - 1-...
... 137). 6 Remove the two screws that stem from being pinched or crimped. 4 Remove all hard drives installed in the interior hard drive bays (see "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 108). 5 Remove the optional hard drive fan, if applicable (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86). You must route these... cables properly when you disconnect them from the power supply and disconnect each hard drive bay. Removing and Installing Parts 151 NOTICE: Note the location and ID of the power cable bundles as you replace them to prevent them . DC Power Connector P16 (Graphics Card - 1-...
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... computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to the back of the computer chassis. 3 Replace the two hard drive bays. 4 Replace all hard drives installed in the interior hard drive bays (see "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 110). 5 Replace the optional hard drive fan, if applicable (see "Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan" on page 138). 6 Reattach each of the DC power cables that were previously...
... computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to the back of the computer chassis. 3 Replace the two hard drive bays. 4 Replace all hard drives installed in the interior hard drive bays (see "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 110). 5 Replace the optional hard drive fan, if applicable (see "Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan" on page 138). 6 Reattach each of the DC power cables that were previously...