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Hi @User1190,

1.  You might have noticed I mentioned my 755 MT does the same thing - fans momentarily spiral up when it gets power.  I have blue l.e.d. fans in mine, making it easily noticeable.

2.  Yes, kudos can be given to any post you like, even after it was "Accepted as a solution."

3.  @Bill-UK's photos aren't missing from that link.  To see the photos, bookmark the post and sign out.  It'll kick back to the beginning of Dell Community, hence the bookmark.  You'll now see the photos.  Something like "@User1190" doesn't even show unless signed out.

Hi @Bill-UK,

Photos show as triangular icons until approved.

@bradthetechnut, Thanks, that was very helpful. 

1. No, did not notice that about your 755 MT, or else I would have messaged you or something

2. The Kudos work now, must be another small glitch.

3. Thanks, I can see them now and are a big help.

I may just make my own Adapters because I already installed Windows 7 Pro on a Laptop Drive, so I would have to buy the 3.5 Caddy and the 2.5 Adapter, which is starting to get a little pricey for me with all my other commitments.  Should be easy enough to do somehow.  Don't have any power tools but I'll figure something out.

Best of luck to you and your health.  I hope it gets better.

I ordered both the caddy and the converter, so we'll see what happens.

Got my Caddy's today and going to install tonight.

I have one question that I asked once but not sure the answer was correct.  It looks as though this computer will house Two Drives, Page 16, if they are 2.5" Over and Under in the 2.5 Caddy, and there looks to be "Three 7 Pin SATA Connectors" on Page 57, both  HERE.   I have the SFF in case someone misses it in the Title.  I assume one is for the Optical Drive and Two other for 2.5 Drives?  And, how do I know if they are both 6Gbps?

Serial ATA:Small Form Factor three 7-pin connectors

And pg, 60

2.5-inch SATA drive bays
Small Form Factor two

Looks like I indeed have Two SATA Drive Connectors #13, and what appears to the be Power Source for the Drive #10?  I've never really known what all the different connectors did.  But now I see that the SATA is the Data Connection right?  And Number 10 is indeed the Power Supply?  Any help leaning this stuff is well appreciated.  I got my new pc up and running, the only drawback is the computer I was replacing it with has HDMI and this one don't.  I use the HDMI for my TV, which is a really nice feature.  I suppose there are adapters to go from Displayport to HDMI, but are they any good?  I may even have one laying around come to think of it.

Thanks, user1190

I tried to edit may last post to make it more clear but it was not worth my time to fool with the silly interface.

EDIT: This site is still really glitchy, don't you guys agree, or is it just me?  Not a bad format now but still a little weird.  Got the Edit but it seems there is a little glitch in the Forum.

Thanks again guys.

What I can answer:

1.  I'm sure you remember SATA ports can also be viewed in BIOS.  So if HWINFO is telling you have 6 SATA ports...

2.  I'm unaware of SATA ports on the MB being different speeds.  It looks like HWINFO is showing you the speed of the item plugged into the SATA port (?).

3.0  Indeed, this site has it's glitches.  Photos, tags like "@User1190," and tables don't show while signed in.  To see them, one has to sign out and back arrow to the screen they were on.  I private messaged a moderator that sent it to web development.

3.1  It's frustrating that while doing this on Android, tapping to move a cursor makes the text and screen jump at least twice first.

3.2  The site has improved since I started using it about a year ago.

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@bradthetechnut wrote:

What I can answer:

1.  I'm sure you remember SATA ports can also be viewed in BIOS.  So if HWINFO is telling you have 6 SATA ports...

2.  I'm unaware of SATA ports on the MB being different speeds.  It looks like HWINFO is showing you the speed of the item plugged into the SATA port (?).

3.0  Indeed, this site has it's glitches.  Photos, tags like "@User1190," and tables don't show while signed in.  To see them, one has to sign out and back arrow to the screen they were on.  I private messaged a moderator that sent it to web development.

3.1  It's frustrating that while doing this on Android, tapping to move a cursor makes the text and screen jump at least twice first.

3.2  The site has improved since I started using it about a year ago.

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1. I forget now how many were in the BIOS, but I did look...yes.  It doesn't tell SATA Type though, like 1-2-or 3.

2. That makes sense to me and is probably the Answer to my question.

3. Yeah, unless it's important it is a hassle logging out then back in for me at least.  The site was really bad and they changed it, now it is better but full of glitches lol

Thanks for your help, all is going well so far.  9010 has been up and running since Tuesday constantly.

@bradthetechnut  That's a great find Brad, thanks!  speedstep really knows his stuff, so thanks to him as well!

I forgot about those Technical Guides, and I think that tells me what I want to know, 2 SATA-III Connectors!  I'm elated.  Once I can get the energy and money I'll put another drive in there and see what HWINFO Says also.  My health is not good, AND, got sick a few weeks ago LOL, double whammy for me and not worked in weeks till yesterday.  At some point will get a cheap SSD for it.  That Dell Caddy Converter as you may have seen, will house two 2.5 Drives in an over under layout.  The Power Connector is there already, and I have extra, new, SATA Cables.

Good stuff, thank you as always.  I downloaded the PDF, and taking lots of notes as I really like these darn Optiplex pc's!  

Cool.

All is going well so far with the Optiplex 9010 guys, so thanks a lot.  Now just want to get a good SSD in there!  Problem is, I have to many other pc's I've spent money on SSD's for LOL.

SSD's are definitely worth it. :BigSmile: