Dell Precision 420 - Manual (Page 34)

7. Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 8 ).
8. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the drive (see Figure 8 ).
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 8. Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables in the Desktop Chassis
9. For an EIDE device, connect the other end of the interface cable to the interface connector labeled "IDE2" on the system board.
For a diskette drive, connect the cable from the drive to the interface connector labeled "FLOPPY" on the system board.
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, remove the front-panel insert from the computer cover.
Hold the cover with the inside facing toward you and press each end of the insert with your thumbs until it snaps free.
11. Replace the computer cover, reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.
12. Update your system configuration information in System Setup .
For a diskette drive, update Diskette Drive A or Diskette Drive B to reflect the size and capacity of your new diskette drive.
For EIDE devices, set the appropriate Secondary Drive 0 or Secondary Drive 1 to Auto.
13. Verify that your system works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics .
1 5.25-inch drive
1 Interface connector
2 EIDE cable
3 DC power cable
4 Power input connector
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.