Sony MPF920-Z User’s Guide User manual

4-668-278-11(1)
3½"
Floppy Disk Drive
©2004 Sony Corporation
MPF920-Z
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Owner’s Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using
MPF920-Z, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software.
If using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information
available:
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.
Model No. MPF920-Z
Serial No.
WARNING
• Model number: MPF920-Z
• Serial number
• Date and place of purchase
• Computer maker and model number
• Computer specifications
(CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.)

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NOTICE TO USERS
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All rights reserved. This manual
described herein, in whole or in part,
may not be reproduced, translated to
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TORT, CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE,ARISINGOUTOFOR
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
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herein at any time without notice.
SONY CORPORATION IS NOT
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TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS,
DATA, OR OTHER INFORMATION
STORED ON ANY MEDIA.
Trademarks
• Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Other system names, product
names, and company names
appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective
holders, even though not indicated
by the ® or ™ marks.
Table of Contents
Overview.................................... 4
Overview.............................................. 4
Package Contents................................. 4
System Requirements .......................... 4
Supported Floppy Disks....................... 5
Names and Functions of Parts ............. 6
Replacing the Front Panel and Eject
Button............................................ 8
Using the Floppy Disk Drive............... 9
Usage Notes....................................... 10
Installation............................... 11
Installing the Drive ............................ 11
Appendix.................................. 13
Specifications..................................... 13
MPF920-Z Block Diagram................ 13
Dimensions ........................................ 14
Troubleshooting................................. 15
Technical Support................... 17
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Overview
The MPF920-Z (hereafter referred to as
the “drive”) has the following features:
❑Compatible with 1.44 MB and 720
KB, 3½ in. floppy disks.
❑Easy to install.
❑Superior design and construction.
❑Replaceable colored front panel and
eject button.
Package Contents
When you unpack the carton, make sure
that it contains all the accessories listed
below.
If anything is missing or damaged,
contact your retailer.
System
Requirements
The drive can be used with a computer
that meets the following requirements:
❑IBM PC or compatible system
❑Floppy disk drive controller or
connector
❑Floppy disk drive interface cable
❑4 MB RAM-minimum
❑Windows or DOS operating system
❑System BIOS that supports 3½ in.,
1.44 MB floppy disks
Overview
• MPF920-Z
(Mist white front panel and eject
button)
• Front Panels (granite and mat black)
• Eject Buttons (granite and mat black)
•User’sGuide
• Warranty Card

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Overview
Supported Floppy
Disks
The following floppy disks can be used
with the drive.
: read, write, format possible.
: read, write possible.
• Do not use floppy disks that are
incompatible with the drive, as it may
damage the drive.
• If you use preformatted floppy disks,
make sure that they are compatible
with your OS.
Disk 2HD 2DD
Format 1.44 MB 720 KB
Windows
XP
2000
Me
98 SE
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Names and Functions of Parts
Front
Rear
1Front Panel 3Floppy Disk Slot
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.
4Eject Button
Press this button to remove the
floppydisk. Youcan replace theeject
button to match the color of your
computer. For details, see
“Replacing the Front Panel and Eject
Button”.
2Floppy Disk Busy Indicator
When data on a floppy disk is
accessed, the indicator lights.
43
1
2
5Power Connector 6FDD Interface Connector (34
pins)Connecttothepowerconnectorfrom
your computer’s power supply. Connect to the floppy disk drive
interface cable.
6
5

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Overview
FDD Interface Connector Pin Assignments
*1 Pin #3 of the FDD 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)
13 3132
24 32
34
48.4 mm (1.91 in.)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 Not connected 2 Not connected
3Key
*1 4 Not connected
5 Ground 6 Not connected
7 Ground 8 INDEX
9 Ground 10 Not connected
11 Ground 12 DRIVE SELECT 1*2
13 Ground 14 Not connected
15 Ground 16 MOTOR ON
17 Ground 18 DIRECTION
19 Ground 20 STEP
21 Ground 22 WRITE DATA
23 Ground 24 WRITE GATE
25 Ground 26 TRACK 00
27 Ground 28 WRITE PROTECT
29 Ground 30 READ DATA
31 Ground 32 HEAD 1 SELECT
33 Ground 34 DISK CHANGE
2.5 mm (0.01 in.)
Pin No. Signal
1+5V
2Ground
3Ground
4 Not connected
1234

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Replacing the
Front Panel and
Eject Button
Frontpanelsand ejectbuttonsin 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.
1Holding the drive face front,
gently pull the right side of the
front panel as illustrated, then
remove the panel.
2To 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.
Make sure that the eject button is in
place before replacing the front
panel.
3Install the new front panel (left
side first, as illustrated), and then
push the right side until you hear
a click.
Note

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Overview
Using the Floppy
Disk Drive
This section describes how to use the
Floppy Disk Drive.
To insert and eject a floppy
disk with Windows
1Holding a floppy disk label side
up, push it into the drive until you
hear a click.
2Perform the desired operations
with the floppy disk from your
computer.
3To eject the floppy disk, wait until
the status indicator goes off, and
then push the eject button.
Do not eject the floppy disk from the
drive while the status indicator is on
as this may result in data loss or
damage.
To write-protect a floppy disk
To prevent data on a floppy disk from
being overwritten, you can write-protect
the floppy disk. When the floppy disk is
write-protected, data cannot be saved on
it.
To write-protect a floppy disk, push the
write-protect tab as illustrated below.
To remove the write-protection on a
floppy disk, push the write-protect tab as
illustrated below.
Note
Handling notes
Make sure that you take the following
precautions whenhandlingfloppydisks
to ensure the safety of your data.
• Do not place floppy disks close to
strong magnetic fields such as those
generated by speakers or televisions,
as this could cause loss of data.
• Do not place floppy disks close to
heat sources or in direct sunlight as
this may warp the floppy disk,
making it unusable.
• Do not open the floppy disk shutter
or touch the disk surface. Dirt or
scratches on the disk surface may
make reading and writing
impossible.
• Avoid dropping liquids on floppy
disks.
• To protect important data, remove
floppy disks from the drive and store
them in a case when they are not
being used.

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Usage Notes
Do not attempt to dismantle,
repair, or alter the drive yourself
Donot,underanycircumstances, 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.
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 avoidelectricalshock,donotopen the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING

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Installation
Installing the
Drive
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
1Unplug your computer from the
AC power outlet.
2Remove the cover from your
computer.
For details about this procedure,
refer to your computer
documentation.
3Locate 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.
4Install the drive into an available
drive bay.
5Connect the floppy disk interface
cable to the FDD interface
connector at the rear of the drive,
as illustrated.
• Makesurethatthepin#1indicator
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 FDD interface
connector. To assign the drive as
your computer’s B: drive, connect
connector B to the FDD interface
connector. Make the appropriate
changes to the CMOS BIOS.
Installation
Caution
Notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
1FDD interface connector
2Connector A
3Floppy disk drive interface cable
4Connector B
5Pin #1 indicator stripe (usually
red or blue)
6Pin #1

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6Connect the power cable to the
power connector, as illustrated.
7Reinstall the cover on your
computer.
8Plug your computer to the AC
power outlet.
9Start your computer.
The drive is automatically detected.
You do not need to install any device
drivers.
1
2
1Power connector
2Power cable

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Appendix
Specifications
Floppy disk drive
Compatible disks
3.5 in. 2HD (1.44 MB)
3.5 in. 2DD (720 KB)
Interface
FDD interface (34 pins)
Operating and storage
environments
Temperature range
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (44°F to 95°F)
Miscellaneous
Power consumption
1.25 W (normal operation)
Mass
Approx. 430 g (0.95 lb.)
These specifications and the appearance
of the product are subject to change
without notice.
MPF920-Z Block Diagram
Appendix
FDD
Interface
Connector
(34 pins) Floppy Disk
Drive Logic
Spindle Motor IC
Spindle Motor
Read/Write
Block
Stepper
Driver
Stepper Motor
Read/Write
Head
MAIN IC
CXA8061Q

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Dimensions
101.6 ×25.4 ×144.0 mm (w×h×d)
(4.0 ×1.0 ×5.7 in.) (Units: mm (in.))
101.6 (4.0)
25.4 (1.0)
144 (5.7)
FLOPPY DISK SLOT
21 (0.83)
60 (2.4)
90 (3.5)
3-M3 (0.12)
DEPTH 6 (0.24)
P.W.B POWER
CONNECTOR
FDD INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
94 (3.7)
70 (2.8) 31 (1.22)
4-M3 (0.12)
DEPTH 5 (0.20)

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before consulting your Sony representative, verify the following. If you are still unable
to identify or solve your problem, consult your retailer or Sony representative.
Problem Cause/Solution
The computer does not detect
the drive.
cYour computer and the drive may not be properly
connected. Disconnect the drive from the computer
and reconnect it.
The floppy disk busy
indicator does not light when
reading or writing data.
cThe floppy disk drive interface cable, power cable
may not be properly connected, or the CMOS
configuration incorrect. Verify the connections and
CMOS configuration.
As soon as the computer is
turned on, the floppy disk
busy indicator lights and
stays lit.
cThe floppy disk drive interface cable may be
connected in the wrong direction. Verify the
position of pin #1. If pin #1 is connected properly,
replace the cable.
The type of the drive is not
detected properly upon
startup.
cThe CMOS configuration may be incorrect. Verify
the CMOS configuration for drive type: 3.5 in. 1.44
MB.
Invalid media or bad Track
00 when formatting.
cYou attempted to format an HD floppy disk at 720
KB or a DD floppy disk at 1.44 MB. Verify the type
of floppy disk in the drive.
cThe CMOS configuration may be incorrect. Verify
the CMOS configuration for drive type: 3.5 in. 1.44
MB.
cThe drive controller configuration may be incorrect.
Refer to the drive controller documentation to
verify its configuration.
The same contents are
displayed for different floppy
disks.
cThe drive controller may not be receiving the signal
indicating a change of floppy disk. Verify the state
of pin #34 and replace the floppy disk drive
interface cable, if necessary.
cIf the cable is in good working order, the drive may
be malfunctioning. Contact your local Sony
Technical Support Center.
Drive not ready error when
reading from drive X (where
X is the letter of the drive).
cThere is no floppy disk in the drive. Insert a floppy
disk and try again.
cVerify the floppy disk drive interface cable.
cThe drive motor may not be spinning. Contact your
local Sony Technical Support Center.

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General failure error when
reading from drive X (where
X is the letter of the drive).
cThe floppy disk in the drive is not formatted or not
formatted correctly. Use an appropriate floppy disk.
cThe drive may be out of alignment or otherwise in
need of servicing. Contact your local Sony
Technical Support Center.
Sector not found error. cThe floppy disk in the drive is not formatted or not
formatted correctly. Use an appropriate floppy disk.
cThe drive may be out of alignment or otherwise in
need of servicing. Contact your local Sony
Technical Support Center.
Problem Cause/Solution

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Technical Support
Local technical support is only
available in the sales regions that
appear in the “Customer Support
and Service” section of the
European guarantee certificate.
Warranty Card
• A warranty card should be provided
with this product at the place of
purchase.
• Please read the warranty card, fill in
the specified information, and retain it
for future reference.
• The warranty period is one year from
the date of purchase.
The warranty and technical support
service are valid only in the countries or
sales regions specified on the warranty
card.
Technical Support
Caution

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Inscrivez le numéro série dans le cadre réservé à cet effet ci-dessous.
Veuillez consulter les sources indiquées ci-dessus avant d’appeler pour obtenir
des réponses à des questions relatives à l’utilisation du MPF920-Z ou à des
problèmes techniques sur le lecteur et le logiciel fourni. Si vous utilisez
l’assistance technique par téléphonie ou par courrier électronique, veuillez avoir
à disposition les renseignements suivants :
Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie et d’électrocution, protégez l’appareil de
la pluie et de l’humidité.
Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie et d’électrocution, n’ouvrez pas le
châssis. Ne confiez l’entretien et les réparations qu’à du personnel
qualifié.
N° de modèle MPF920-Z
N° de série
AVERTISSEMENT
• Numéro du modèle : MPF920-Z
• Numéro de série
• Date et lieu de l’achat
• Fabricant de l’ordinateur et numéro de
modèle
• Spécifications de l’ordinateur
(vitesse, taille de la mémoire, version du
système d’exploitation de l’UC utilisée, etc.)

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Table des matières
Aperçu....................................... 5
Aperçu ................................................. 5
Contenu de la boîte.............................. 5
Conditions système.............................. 5
Disquettes acceptées............................ 6
Noms et fonctions des pièces .............. 7
Remplacement du panneau avant et du
bouton d’éjection .......................... 9
Utilisation du lecteur de disquette ..... 10
Remarques sur l’utilisation................ 11
Installation .............................. 13
Installation du lecteur........................ 13
Annexe .................................... 15
Spécifications .................................... 15
MPF920-Z Schéma d’ensemble ........ 15
Dimensions........................................ 16
Dépannage......................................... 17
Support technique.................. 19