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Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation

Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.8 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs)

The system comes with two 3.5-inch drive bays (labeled 1 and 2) for

installation of two Serial ATA hard disk drives or one IDE HDD (if you have

installed an optical drive).

2.8.12.8.1

2.8.1

Hard disk drive baysHard disk drive bays

Hard disk drive bays

The drive bays incorporate a

screw-less design that allows you to

install and remove a hard disk drive

without driving screws on the

chassis. Each drive bay has a HDD

screw lock and four screws rails (two

on each side of the bay) that trap

the HDD screws and secure the drive

in the place.

2.8.22.8.2

2.8.2

SATA hard disk drive installationSATA hard disk drive installation

SATA hard disk drive installation

To install a SATA hard disk drive:

When installing

one one

one hard disk drive, install it on the upper HDD bay.

1. Insert the rubber washers to

the HDD screws. Refer to the

illustration on the right.

2. Drive four screws (two on

each side of the drive) on the

drive screw holes.

HDD screw lockHDD screw lock

HDD screw lock

Screw railsScrew rails

Screw rails

Screw railsScrew rails

Screw rails

Rubber washerRubber washer

Rubber washer

Rubber washer matRubber washer mat

Rubber washer mat