Can't Power ODD

[slorid69]

I added a SSD to my Dell Optiplex 980. I utilized the existing SATA cables from the motherboard and the PSU. Now, I'd like to utilize the ODD, but have no additional PSU cables. Being a former Army mechanic, I figured I could just add a t-splice to one of the existing cables to power the ODD, and use one of the remaining SATA data connectors on the motherboard. Also, I have some connectors on the motherboard I can't identify: Serial2 is a 14-pin. INT USB is a 9-pin. There are also 4 slots (similar to RAM slots) at the bottom of the board labeled Slot1, Slot 2, Slot 3 and Slot 4. What cables should I buy (if I can't t-splice), and what are the 1-4 slots for? Thanks in advance y'all.

 

[cin19]

labeled Slot1, Slot 2, Slot 3 and Slot 4

Slot 1=pcie 2.0X16 for your GPU.
Slot 2 and slot 3 = pci slot for add-on card, like sound card, wireless card.
Slot 4= pciex4 for 2nd GPU.
If you have only one GPU, install the GPU into the slot 1.

What cables should I buy

one SATA to Molex cable, if you can't find the splitter cable. Like https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812422787&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Cables+-+SATA+%2F+eSATA+Cables-_-N82E16812422787&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwdn2tuWh2wIVEySBCh21kQTeEAQYBSABEgKdxvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Also more info and manual http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/optiplex-980/manuals

 

[slorid69]

I should have mentioned, there are no more cables coming out of the power supply. Molex is out.

 

[cin19]

That means you have to buy the splitter power cable, like https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAEGB69N9276

 

[slorid69]

Awesome! It'll be neater and easier than my splicing idea. Thanks a bunch!

Sid Galloway
SSG (Ret)
US Army

 

[william p]

With an SSD turn off Auto Defragmentation in System Tools. It's on by default in Dells and SSDs don't like that very much.

 

[slorid69]

With an SSD turn off Auto Defragmentation in System Tools. It's on by default in Dells and SSDs don't like that very much.

 

[slorid69]

Done. Thanks!