Dell OptiPlex GX260 - Manual (Page 67)

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.
4. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot.
5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
6. If the CD/DVD drive bay was previously empty, remove the front- panel inserts (see " Front-Panel Inserts ").
7. Close the computer cover.
8. Attach the computer stand (optional).
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack, and then plug it into the
computer.
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.
10. Update your configuration information by setting the appropriate Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives: Secondary to
Auto.
See " Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n " for more information.
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.
11. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent.
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for
information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
12. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics .
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