Epson DYO-211/212 (FDD) User manual

EPSON
DYO™ 211 & 212 Dual Drive
User’s Guide
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Contents
Introduction
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System Requirements
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Where to Get Help
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3
Unpacking the Drive
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4
Installing the DYO Dual Drive
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Installing the Controller Card
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6
Installing the Drive
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8
Connecting the Diskette Drive and Power Cables
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10
Connecting the PCMCIA Controller Card
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12
Post-installation Procedures
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Installing Card and Socket Services Software
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13
Configuring the PCMCIA Drive for Windows ‘95
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13
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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Introduction
Your EPSON® DYO™ 211 or 212 dual drive combines a 1.44MB,
3.5-inch diskette drive and a full-function Type III PCMCIA
(Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)
drive socket. The dual drive fits into any standard half-height
5.25-inch drive bay.
The diskette drive is power-saving and supports 3.5-inch
double-sided, high- or double-density diskettes. The PCMCIA
drive socket supports Type I, II, and III PC cards and is fully
compatible with the PCMCIA Specifications Release 2.x. Both
the DYO 211 and 212 drives contain a front panel PCMCIA
drive socket, which allows you to easily use RAM, flash
memory, and ATA cards, as well as any type of PCMCIA I/O
card. The DYO 212 contains an additional PCMCIA drive
socket which you can access through a bracket on the back of
the computer.
The EPSON DYO 211 or 212 drive offers the following features:
Diskette drive rack and pinion carriage seek mechanism
that reduces peak current of the diskette drive stepping
motor during high-speed seek operation
SystemSoft® card and socket services software that
automatically configures your computer to recognize the
type of card(s) in the PCMCIA drive socket(s)
Compatibility with all major card and socket services
software
Compatibility with FFS (Flash File System software), which
enables full diskette and hard drive emulation of Series I, II,
and III flash cards
Status light indicators that provide information about the
operational status of the drive and the battery status of the
PC card inserted into the drive

Single-chip LSI design that integrates the control and
read/write circuits, minimizes the number of components
required, and ensures reliability.
This manual explains how to install and configure your DYO
dual drive. It does not cover MS-DOS,® Windows™ ‘95, OS/2®
Warp, or the operation of PCMCIA card and socket services
software; see the manuals that came with these programs for
instructions.
System Requirements
To use the DYO 211 or 212, you must have the following:
An IBM® compatible 386 or 486
MS-DOS version 5.0 or later, OS/2 Warp, or
Windows ‘95
One available 16-bit ISA option slot
At least 640KB of RAM
Card and socket services software (DOS-based systems
only) for allocating system resources such as
communications (COM) ports and interrupt (IRQ) settings,
and controlling the PCMCIA slot(s) containing the PC
card(s).
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Where to Get Help
EPSON provides support and service through the EPSON
Connection
SM
at [phone]. Call the EPSON Connection for
the following:
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of EPSON products
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON
Reseller or Customer Care Center
Customer relations
EPSON technical information library fax service
Product literature on current and new products.
You can purchase accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON
products from EPSON Accessories at [phone].
When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify
your system and its configuration, and provide any error
messages to the support staff.
If you need help with any other software application program
you are using, see the documentation that came with that
program for technical support information.
CompuServe Online support
If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,
specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP or
jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through
the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.®
If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO
EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.
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Unpacking the Drive
When you unpack the drive, make sure you have these items:
When you unpack the option card, try not to touch its
components or the gold-edged connectors. If you need to set it
down before you install it, place it gently on top of its original
packing material with the component side facing up.
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Installing the DYO Dual Drive
This section explains how to install your DYO 211 or 212 dual
drive into your computer.
You will use the following procedures for installing the DYO
dual drive. These procedures are described in detail in the
sections that follow.
Installing the PCMCIA controller card-use this procedure
to install the option card that controls the dual drive’s
PCMCIA drive socket (if you are installing a DYO 212
drive, your controller card comes equipped with a second
PCMCIA drive socket as well)
Installing the drive-use this procedure to mount the dual
drive into a 5.25-inch drive bay. As part of this procedure,
you connect one end of the PCMCIA drive ribbon cable
before you mount the drive in case your computer’s drive
bay prevents you from connecting the cable after you
mount the drive.
Connecting the diskette drive ribbon cable and power
supply cable-use this procedure to connect the computer’s
power supply to the dual drive and the diskette drive
controller on the system board to the dual drive’s diskette
drive
Connecting the controller card-use this procedure to
connect the dual drive’s PCMCIA drive socket to the
PCMCIA controller card.
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Depending on the drive configuration in your computer, you
may need to remove an existing drive or option card before
you install the DYO drive and PCMCIA controller card. For
instructions on how to remove an option card or a drive, see
the manual that came with your computer. Also, as you install
the DYO dual drive, make sure to refer to the option card and
drive installation instructions in your computer manual too, as
the configuration of your computer’s option slots and drive
bays may differ somewhat from the illustrations shown in this
Guide.
Installing the Controller Card
Before you install the DYO 211 or 212 PCMCIA controller card,
check the components on the card and the computer’s system
board to determine which slot to use. You must use a 16-bit
option slot, which has two connectors for the card. (An 8-bit
slot has only one connector; a 32-bit slot has three.) Make sure
that no components are touching or obstructing other cards or
cables. Also, see your computer manual for special slot
restrictions or considerations.
Refer to the instructions in your computer manual and follow
the steps below to install the 16-bit ISA controller card and the
DYO dual drive:
1. Turn off the power to the computer; then disconnect the
power cord.
2. Follow the instructions in your computer manual to remove
the cover from the computer.
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3. Locate the option slots on the computer’s system board, and
remove the slot cover from one of the available 16-bit slots,
as shown below.
4. Install the M-bit controller card by holding it at the top
edge and carefully pushing the edge connector into the
option slot, as shown below.
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5. Secure the controller card to the computer using the screw
you removed in step 3.
Once the controller card is secure, you can install the dual drive.
Installing the Drive
before you can install the DYO dual drive, you must first
remove the faceplate or existing drive from the half-height
drive bay of the computer. See the documentation that came
with your computer for information on how to remove a
faceplate or a drive. Then follow the steps below (along with
those in your computer manual) to install the dual drive in the
half-height drive bay.
1. Locate the twin connectors at one end of the PCMCIA ribbon
cable. These connectors are identical to each other, and are
shown below.
2. Locate the twin connector sockets on the DYO drive, as
shown above.
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3. Position each PCMCIA ribbon cable connector so that the
small tab in the middle of the connector aligns with the
middle notch of each connector socket.
4. Make sure the holes in the ribbon cable connector fit over all
the pins in the drive connector socket; then push in each
cable connector.
Caution
Make sure you correctly align the holes with the pins, or
you could severely damage the socket pins on the drive.
5. Mount the dual drive in the drive bay as described in your
computer manual, securing the drive with four screws as
shown below. Make sure the face of the dual drive is flush
with the front of the computer.
Note
Depending on the construction of your drive bay, you may
have to first pass the loose end of the PCMCIA ribbon cable
through the front of the drive bay before completely sliding
the drive into the bay.
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Connecting the Diskette Drive and Power Cables
Once the drive is installed, you need to connect the computer’s
power supply cable and diskette drive ribbon cable to the
drive. Follow the steps below along with the ones in your
computer manual to connect a drive with these cables.
1.
Identify pin 1 on the DYO diskette drive connector and align
the diskette drive ribbon cable connector with it so that the
red wire is at pin 1, as shown below. Push in the connector.
Note
If the computer’s drive ribbon cable connector doesn’t fit
the diskette drive connector on your dual drive, connect
the ribbon cable to the adapter for the diskette drive
connector (included with the dual drive), then connect
the adapter to the computer’s diskette drive connector.
2.
Locate a computer power supply cable with a small connector.
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3.
Position the power supply cable connector so that its red
wire aligns with pin 1 of the power supply connector on the
dual drive.
Note
If the computer’s power cable connector is too big for
the power supply connector on the dual drive, connect
the power cable connector to the adapter for the power
supply connector (included with the dual drive), then
connect the adapter to the power supply connector on
the dual drive.
4.
Make sure the connector holes fit over all the pins; then
push in the connector.
Caution
If you do not align the power supply and diskette drive
cable connectors correctly when you push them m, you
could severely damage the dual drive.
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Connecting the PCMCIA Controller Card
Follow these steps to connect the PCMCIA ribbon cable to the
PCMCIA controller card.
1. Locate the twin connector sockets on the DYO 211 or 212
PCMCIA controller card, as shown below.
2. Position the PCMCIA ribbon cable connectors so that the
small tab in the middle of each connector aligns with the
middle notch in each connector socket, as shown above.
Then push in the cable connectors. If necessary, support the
controller card with one hand as you push the connectors
in with the other.
3. Replace the computer’s cover as described in your computer
manual, and reconnect the power cord to your computer.
4. See the next section to configure the diskette drive and the
PCMCIA drive.
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Post-installation Procedures
Restart your computer to check that the DYO dual drive is
correctly installed. You should see its lights turn on
(continuous or flashing yellow). Then run the SETUP program
to verify that the new 3.5-inch diskette drive is configured
properly. See the manual that came with your computer for
instructions on running the SETUP program.
If you are using DOS or Windows, you must also install card
and socket services software to configure your PCMCIA drive
socket(s), as described in the next section. If you are using IBM
OS/2, OS/2 Warp, or Microsoft® Windows NT 3.5, you do not
have to install card and socket services. See the documentation
for your operating system software for instructions on how to
configure your DYO PCMCIA drive. If you are using Microsoft
Windows ‘95, skip to the “Configuring the PCMCIA Drive for
Windows ‘95” section.
Installing Card and Socket Services Soft ware
The SystemSoft card and socket services software configures
your PCMCIA socket for use with PCMCIA cards. You must
install this software before you can use PC cards with the DYO
dual drive. See the SystemSoft card and socket services
documentation for instructions on how to install and use
SystemSoft software.
Configuring the PCMCIA Drive for Windows ‘95
If you are using Microsoft Windows ‘95 as your computer
operating system, you do not have to load card and socket
services software. If you have installed the DYO dual drive
before installing Windows ‘95, the software automatically
configures your PCMCIA drive.
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If Windows ‘95 was already installed on your system when you
installed the dual drive, you can use the Windows ‘95 Control
Panel to configure your PCMCIA drive. Refer to the Windows
‘95 software documentation for instructions.
Note
As you configure your PCMCIA drive through the Control
Panel, you will need to supply the name of the PCMCIA
controller chip manufacturer. (The PCMCIA controller chip
is mounted on the PCMCIA controller card.) The name is
printed on the chip and should be either Inte1®365, Vadem®
365, or Vadem 465. If you are unsure of the name, choose
Intel PCIC or a compatible chipset from the list of choices
specified in your Windows ‘95 Control Panel.
Troubleshooting
If you have any problems as you set up and use your DYO dual
drive, refer to this section. You can correct most problems by
adjusting a cable connection, repeating a software procedure,
or resetting the computer.
If the suggestions here do not solve the problem, contact your
Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. See
“Where to Get Help” on page 3 for instructions.
You see a "Not Ready Reading Drive n:” DOS error
Check whether you are using a flash PC card without Flash File
System software (FFS). The DYO dual drive supports the
standard Intel-compatible flash cards only when you are using
FFS software as well. This software usually comes with the
flash card, or you can purchase it.
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You don’t hear any beeps when you insert a PC card
The PC card is probably not inserted correctly. Remove it from
the socket and inspect it for anything that could obstruct a
connection. If you find an obstruction, remove it and reinsert
the PC card firmly in the socket. If there is no obstruction, there
may be a conflict with your computer’s memory manager. See
your card and socket services documentation for instructions
on how to handle memory manager conflicts.
When you restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Del, your
PC card(s) do not work properly
Some computer systems do not reset the PC card socket
controller when you restart the system with the Ctrl Alt Del key
sequence. When you use this sequence, the system BIOS may
incorrectly identify an installed and configured PC card as a
peripheral that resides on the system card or in an adapter
installed on an expansion bus. The BIOS then proceeds to
handle the operation of your PC card as it would any other
peripheral, creating a conflict with the card and socket services
software.
You can often correct this problem by updating your system’s
BIOS. When a computer manufacturer realizes there is a
problem caused by its system failing to reset the socket
controller, the company typically releases a BIOS update which
solves the problem. Until an updated BIOS is available to you,
you can follow one of these two suggestions:
Remove all installed PC cards before restarting your system
with Ctrl Alt Del.
Restart your computer only by turning its power off and
then on.
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You are not able to restart the computer from a PC card
Your computer’s current BIOS ROM configuration does not
support the option of starting a computer from a PC card.
Restart the computer without the PC card installed.
Specifications
PCMClA drive socket
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3.5-inch drive
Item
Storage capacity
Transfer rate
Rotation speed
Average seek time
Average latency
Power supply
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Specification
1.44MB formatted
500 KB/sec
300 rpm
95 ms
100 ms
5V
39°F to 113°F ( 4°C to 45°C )
-4° F to 149° F ( -20° C to 65° C )
Physical dual drive
Item
Specification
Height
1.6 inches (41.5 mm)
Width 5.75 inches (146.0 mm)
Depth
7.56 inches (192.0 mm)
Weight l.l7 Ib (53Og)
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