1.44 Floppy Drive
User’s Guide
Page 2
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HI-VAL 1.44MB floppy disk drive. This product is intended for use in IBM® PC/XT/AT® compatible
computers. This drive allows you to expand the usefulness of your present computer by providing a 3 ½” diskette compatibility.
This quality drive will provide trouble-free operation for your computer system if properly installed. Please read the entire USERS
guide thoroughly before you begin the installation. Use a high density controller with optional BIOS to support 3 ½ high density
drives, if this option is not available on your system BIOS. If you have questions of comments on the installation, please contact
HI-VAL Technical Support at the telephone or Email address listed on the back page of this guide.
Tools You May Need
Depending on the design of you computer, you may need the following tools to complete the installation
•
A Flat blade screwdriver
•
A Phillips screwdriver
•
Needle-nosed pliers
Handling the 1.44 Floppy Drive
Your 1.44 drive must be handled with care. Avoid applying undue force or abnormal strain to the spindle motor, stepping motor
or printed circuit board. Avoid placing your fingers on the printed circuit board. It is best to hold the 1.44 drive by the diecast
frame, as indicated by the arrows in Figure A. Never loosen the fixing screw of the printed circuit board, etc.
Preparing your Computer for the 1.44 Floppy Installation
1.
Unplug your computer.
2.
Detach all input and output devices from your computer, such as the printer, keyboard, monitor, etc.
3.
Remove cover from your computer. Refer to your computer system manual for this procedure.
4.
If you are replacing a current floppy, note the cables that are connected to your floppy disk drive, as these same cables will
be required to install your MagiSpin 1.44. The floppy interface cable is a flat “ribbon type, and the power connector
consisits of the 4 separate wires attached to a single connector. See Figure B.
5.
Your system may also have a single ground wire attached to the floppy disk drive. Carefully remove all cables from your
floppy disk drive.
6.
If you do not have a 3½” inch drive bay, then you will need to obtain a 5 ¼” adapter kit. This kit is available at most
computer retail stores, or contact our Tech support for information on this kit.
7.
Install the 1.44 drive into an available 3½” drive bay
CAUTION: TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER AND UNPLUG IT FROM THE AC POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING THE
DRIVE FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER.
