Sony MPF920/Z/CU1 User’s Guide - Page 1

4-668-278-02(1) 3 1/2˝ Floppy Disk Drive User's Guide MPF920-Z  2002 Sony Corporation Printed in China List of Accessories When you unpack the carton, make sure that it contains all the accessories listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. • MPF920-Z (Mist white front panel and eject button) • Front Panels (granite and mat black) • Eject Buttons (granite and mat black) • User's Guide • Warranty Card Introduction The MPF920-Z (hereafter referred to as the "drive") has the following features: ❏ Compatible with 1.44 MB and 720 KB, 31/2 in. floppy disks. ❏ Easy to install. ❏ Superior design and construction. ❏ Replaceable colored front panel and eject button. 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 diskcompatible system BIOS ❏ Floppy disk drive controller or connector ❏ Floppy disk drive interface cable Names and Functions of Parts Front 1 23 1 Front Panel You can replace the front panel to match the color of your computer. For details, see "Replacing the Front Panel and Eject Button". 2 Floppy Disk Busy Indicator When data on a floppy disk is accessed, the indicator lights. 4 3 Floppy Disk Slot Insert the floppy disk here. 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". Rear 1 1 Power Connector Connect to the power connector from your computer's power supply. 2 2 Signal Interface Connector Connect to the floppy disk drive interface cable. Signal Interface Connector Pin Assignments 24 13 32 34 31 32 48.4 mm (1.91 in.) Pin No. 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 Signal Not connected Key*1 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Pin No. 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 Signal Not connected Not connected Not connected INDEX 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 *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. Power Connector Pin Assignments (EI Connector) 43 21 2.5 mm (0.01 in.) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Signal +5 V Ground Ground Not connected Usage Notes Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the drive yourself 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. Operating and storage environments • 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. • When using the drive, do not wrap it in cloth, sheets or covers as this may be the cause of malfunctions or fire. WARNING 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. Replacing the Front Panel and Eject Button 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. 1 Holding the drive face front, gently pull the right side of the front panel as illustrated, then remove the panel. 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. Note Make sure that the eject button is in place before replacing the front panel. 3 Install the new front panel (left side first, as illustrated), and then push the right side until you hear a click. Installing the Drive CAUTION 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. To Install the Drive 1 Unplug your computer from the AC power outlet. 2 Remove the cover from your computer. For details about this procedure, refer to your computer documentation. 3 Locate the following cables: • Floppy disk interface cable: flat, "ribbon" type cable with 34-pin female connector. • Power cable: two or four separate wires attached to a single 4-pin female connector. 4 Install the drive into an available drive bay. 5 Connect the floppy disk interface cable to the signal interface connector at the rear of the drive, as illustrated. Signal interface connector Connector A Pin #1 Floppy disk drive interface cable Pin #1 indicator stripe (usually red or blue) Connector B Notes • 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. 6 Connect the power cable to the power connector, as illustrated. Power connector Power cable 7 Reinstall the cover on your computer. 8 Plug your computer to the AC power outlet. 9 Start your computer. The drive is automatically detected. You do not need to install any device drivers.