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3 System upgrade
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Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device
The three 5.25-inch device bays support a variety of storage devices for
additional storage capacity and scalability. Go to page 4 for a list of
supported storage devices.
The system ships with a DVD-ROM drive installed on the topmost
device bay. You can choose to replace the default drive, or you can
install a new storage device on the middle or bottom-most device bay.
To install an optional storage device:
1
Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 35.
2
If you intend to replace a default storage device—the DVD drive—
go to the next step.
If you intend to install a new storage device on the middle or
bottm-most device bay, go to step 5.
3
Disconnect the power and data cable (IDE data cable) from rear of
the old drive.
4
Remove the default drive you intend to replace.
(1) Move the release slider of the selected drive to the unlock
position .
(2) Pull the drive out of the device bay.
The figure below shows how to uninstall the DVD-ROM drive.
Proceed to step 6 for instructions on how to install a new
storage device.
5
Remove the two screws that secure the cover of the empty
5.25-inch drive bay
(1)
, then detach the cover
(2)
.
Summary of Contents for Altos G5450 Series
Page 1: ...Acer Altos G5450 Series User s Guide ...
Page 18: ...xviii ...
Page 19: ...1 System tour ...
Page 32: ...1 System tour 14 System boards Mainboard ...
Page 41: ...2 System setup ...
Page 50: ...2 System setup 32 ...
Page 51: ...3 System upgrade ...
Page 85: ...4 System BIOS ...
Page 86: ...4 System BIOS 68 ...
Page 113: ...5 System troubleshooting ...
Page 124: ...5 System troubleshooting 106 ...
Page 125: ...Appendix A Server management tools ...
Page 133: ...Appendix B Rack mount configuration ...
Page 134: ...This appendix shows you how to set up the Altos G5450 server in a rack mount configuration ...