Dell Precision 470 - Manual (Page 89)

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide
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1 power cable
2 serial ATA hard-drive cable
7. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
8. Close the computer cover .
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 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. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable medium into your boot drive.
11. Turn on the computer.
12. Enter system setup , and update the your drive configuration.
13. After you have updated the system settings, exit system setup, and restart the computer.
14. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.
See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.
15. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics .
16. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
Floppy Drive (Optional)
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
the Product Information Guide.
Removing a Floppy Drive
1. Follow the procedures in " Removing and Replacing Parts ."
2. Disconnect the power and floppy-drive cables from the back of the floppy drive.