Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
InstallingtheSSDBootDrive
The next step is to install the SSD boot drive, which really just means sliding it
into the 2.5” removable drive bay on top of the system. When we shot Figure
5-66, Robert had partially inserted the Crucial SSD into the drive bay and told
Barbara to go ahead and slide it into place. Fortunately, Barbara is more ob-
servant than Robert. She noticed that the SATA connectors on the back of the
drive and in the drive bay were not aligned.
So, as unintuitive as it seems, the Crucial SSD goes into the drive bay with the
label facing down. Slide the drive partway into the drive bay, as shown in Fig-
ure 5-67. Make sure the SATA data and power connectors line up properly,
and then slide the drive all the way into the bay until the connectors seat
completely.
Figure 5-66.
Slide the SSD boot drive into the top 2.5” drive bay
(but not this way)
Figure 5-67.
Slide the SSD into the bay until the connectors mate
completely
If you've been paying attention, you may have noticed that while we connect-
ed the captive black SATA data cable from this drive bay to the motherboard
earlier, we haven't yet connected power to the drive bay. We'll do that later, as
we're connecting the system fans.
InstallingtheVideoAdapter
The next step is to install the video adapter. If you're installing one video
adapter, install it in the primary PCI Express x16 video adapter slot (the one
located nearest the processor). Use the secondary video adapter slot only if
you're installing a second video adapter, or for installing a non-video PCI Ex-
press expansion card.
To install the video adapter, first ground yourself to the frame or power supply
and then remove the video adapter from its packaging. Hold the adapter up
to the primary PCI Express x16 slot to determine which slot cover needs to be
removed. Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot cover, as shown
in Figure 5-68.
