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System Hardware Installation
3-5 Installing the Hard Disk Drive
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the hard disk drive:
• Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out.
• The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly.
• Make sure that the hard disk drive is connected to the hard disk drive connector on the
backplane.
Follow these instructions to install 3.5" hard disk drives:
1. Remove both side covers.
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Slide the first hard disk drive into the slot.
3. Mount it with two screws on each side.
4. Slide the second hard disk drive into the dedicated HDD tray. (Note: Connect your GIGABYTE sales
representative with any order requests.)
5. Screw the hard disk drive with four screws.
6. Insert the HDD tray into the slot.
7. Mount it with two screws on each side.
8. Reinstall both side covers.
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