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Installation sequence recommendations
Load
Card description
order
1
PCIe graphic card
2
Second PCIe graphic card
3
PCIe audio card
4
PCIe NIC card
5
PCIe 1394 card
6
Second serial port kit
7
Parallel port kit
8
eSATA bulkhead kit
NOTE:
Slot sequenced from the board edge to the rear I/O aperture.
Hard drives and optical disc drives
Handling hard drives
CAUTION:
Take proper precautions when handling hard drives to prevent loss of work and damage to the
computer or drive.
●
Do not remove hard drives from the shipping package for storage. Keep hard drives in their protective
packaging until they are mounted in the computer.
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Always shut down the operating system, turn off the power, and unplug the power cord. Never remove
a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
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Before handling a drive, make sure you discharge static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector.
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Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it from any height.
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To prevent possible ESD damage when the drive is installed, connect the drive power cable before
connecting the data cable. This discharges accumulated static electricity through the drive power cable
to the computer chassis.
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Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
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Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
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If you must mail a drive, use a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package
"Fragile: Handle With Care."
Removal and replacement tips
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To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer
Setup (f10) Utility.
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Adding a new drive may require that you make new connections from the drive to the system board.
Note that:
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Only
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
Slot 4
Only
3rd
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