HP 3330 Microtower Specifications download pdf (Page 82)

Installing Additional Drives

When installing drives, follow these guidelines:

● The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA

connector on the system board labeled SATA0.

● Connect an optical drive to the light blue SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2.

● The power cables for the SATA drives connect directly to the power supply. The primary hard

drive connects to the power connector labeled P3. the primary optical drive connects to the

power connector labeled P5.

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The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) optical drives or PATA hard drives.

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:

If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the

computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby

mode.

Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,

avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to

Electrostatic Discharge Information on page 42.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields

such as monitors or speakers.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and

label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

System Board Drive Connections

Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.

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HP 3330 Microtower Specifications Page 82