4-668-278-02(1)
Names and Functions of Parts
Usage Notes
Installing the Drive
Front
CAUTION
Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the drive
yourself
Before installing the drive, turn off your computer and unplug it from the AC power outlet.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the
drive yourself. You may not only permanently damage the drive and/or your
computer, but may also cause fire or personal injury through electrical
shock.
To Install the Drive
1 Unplug your computer from the AC power outlet.
3 1/2˝
Operating and storage environments
2 Remove the cover from your computer.
Floppy Disk Drive
• Do not place the drive close to heat sources or in direct sunlight; place it in
dusty, dirty, or humid locations; place it under precipitation such as rain;
or leave it in a vehicle with the windows closed.
• If the drive interferes with the reception of radio or television signals,
move the drive away from the radio or television.
For details about this procedure, refer to your computer documentation.
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2
3
4
3 Locate the following cables:
• Floppy disk interface cable: flat, “ribbon” type cable with 34-pin female
connector.
1 Front Panel
3 Floppy Disk Slot
User’s Guide
You can replace the front panel
to match the color of your
computer. For details, see
“Replacing the Front Panel and
Eject Button”.
Insert the floppy disk here.
• Power cable: two or four separate wires attached to a single 4-pin
female connector.
• When using the drive, do not wrap it in cloth, sheets or covers as this may
be the cause of malfunctions or fire.
4 Eject Button
Press this button to remove the
floppy disk. You can replace the
eject button to match the color
of your computer. For details,
see “Replacing the Front Panel
and Eject Button”.
4 Install the drive into an available drive bay.
WARNING
5 Connect the floppy disk interface cable to the signal
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
2 Floppy Disk Busy
interface connector at the rear of the drive, as illustrated.
Indicator
Signal interface connector
Connector A
When data on a floppy disk is
accessed, the indicator lights.
Replacing the Front Panel and Eject
Button
Rear
Floppy disk drive
interface cable
Pin #1
Front panels and eject buttons in alternate colors (granite and mat black) are
included for use with different computer case colors. If you want, replace the
standard mist white front panel and eject button with one of the
replacements, as follows.
Pin #1 indicator stripe
(usually red or blue)
Connector B
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Notes
1 Holding the drive face front, gently pull the right side of the
front panel as illustrated, then remove the panel.
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•
Make sure that the pin #1 indicator strip of the floppy disk interface cable (usually red
or blue) is aligned with pin #1 of the 34-pin female connector at the rear of the drive.
To assign the drive as your computer’s A: drive, connect connector A to the signal
interface connector. To assign the drive as your computer’s B: drive, connect connector
B to the signal interface connector. Make the appropriate changes to the CMOS BIOS.
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MPF920-Z
1 Power Connector
Connect to the power connector
from your computer’s power
supply.
2 Signal Interface Connector
Connect to the floppy disk drive
interface cable.
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6 Connect the power cable to the power connector, as
illustrated.
List of Accessories
Signal Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Power connector
When you unpack the carton, make sure that it contains all the accessories
listed below.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.
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1
4
3
32 34
31 32
2 To remove the eject button, pull out the eject button.
To insert the eject button, align the eject button with the pin
and push it until it is fully inserted.
• MPF920-Z
(Mist white front panel
and eject button)
• Front Panels (granite and mat black)
• Eject Buttons (granite and mat black)
• User’s Guide
48.4 mm (1.91 in.)
Pin No. Signal
Pin No. Signal
1
3
Not connected
Key*1
2
Not connected
• Warranty Card
4
6
8
Not connected
Not connected
INDEX
5
7
9
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Power cable
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Not connected
DRIVE SELECT 1*2
Not connected
MOTOR ON
DIRECTION
STEP
WRITE DATA
WRITE GATE
TRACK 00
WRITE PROTECT
READ DATA
HEAD 1 SELECT
DISK CHANGE
7 Reinstall the cover on your computer.
8 Plug your computer to the AC power outlet.
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23
25
27
29
31
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9 Start your computer.
Introduction
The drive is automatically detected. You do not need to install any device
drivers.
The MPF920-Z (hereafter referred
to as the “drive”) has the following
features:
❏ Easy to install.
❏ Superior design and
construction.
❏ Replaceable colored front panel
and eject button.
Note
Make sure that the eject button is in place before replacing the front panel.
❏ Compatible with 1.44 MB and
3 Install the new front panel (left side first, as illustrated), and
then push the right side until you hear a click.
720 KB, 31
/2 in. floppy disks.
*1 Pin #3 of the signal interface connector is physically removed because of the presence
of a keying plug on certain connectors (used to prevent incorrect connection).
*2 The drive selection is fixed to 1.
System Requirements
The drive can be used with a
computer with the following
specifications:
❏ IBM PC-compatible system
❏ RAM: 4 MB or more
❏ Windows or DOS operating
system
❏ 31
/2 in., 1.44 MB floppy disk-
compatible system BIOS
❏ Floppy disk drive controller or
connector
❏ Floppy disk drive interface
cable
Power Connector Pin Assignments
(EI Connector)
4
3
2
1
Pin No. Signal
1
2
3
4
+5 V
Ground
Ground
Not connected
2.5 mm (0.01 in.)
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