Installing hard drives

[leftPCbehind209]

Got my new hex and have my Caviar blacks ready to install.

I haven't turned the Mac Pro on yet - should I turn it on and go through setup and then install the caviars? Or, can I install them first and then turn on the computer for first time?

[Cynicalone]

You should probably turn it on make sure everything works then add your own HDD's.

Just my opinion don't suppose it really matters either way. I always like to make sure everything works on new hardware before I begin adding my own stuff.

[2contagious]

Yeah, check first. Just make sure to turn it off again before you put the hard drive(s) in :D

[leftPCbehind209]

Yeah, check first. Just make sure to turn it off again before you put the hard drive(s) in :D

Your signature says you have 5 HDDs - i thought we could only put 4 at max?

[PhelpsiPhan]

You should probably turn it on make sure everything works then add your own HDD's.

Just my opinion don't suppose it really matters either way. I always like to make sure everything works on new hardware before I begin adding my own stuff.

Agreed

[Hisdem]

Your signature says you have 5 HDDs - i thought we could only put 4 at max?

You can add one in the lower optical bay with an adapter ;)

[strausd]

When I got my MP, I put the RAM and HDs in before turning it on. Everything was fine.

[johnnymg]

Got my new hex and have my Caviar blacks ready to install.

I haven't turned the Mac Pro on yet - should I turn it on and go through setup and then install the caviars? Or, can I install them first and then turn on the computer for first time?

I would recommend spending a couple days just running the machine with the native HW to make sure everything is OK. JMO.

JohnG

[Sean Dempsey]

Computers are mostly solid-state electronics, they don't need to be broken in or warmed up, lol, it's not a new diesel truck.

Put the drives in and start it up. Anything that is DOA or faulty won't be affected either way.