Ampro Corporation 420 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420
4 QuickStart Guide CoreModule 420
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1) Connect IDE cable
The IDE cable and its adapter are connected to the IDE connector (J6).
See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3.
2) Connect Floppy/Parallel
cable
The floppy/parallel cable is connected to the Floppy/Parallel port (J4).
See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3.
3) Connect Floppy-to-Parallel
adapter cable
The Floppy-to-Parallel adapter cable is connected to the cable
connected to the Floppy/Parallel port (J4). See Figures 1-3, and 1-4.
NOTE The Floppy-to-Parallel adapter cable is only required
when using the floppy disk drive to access floppy
diskettes. To use the parallel port for printer output,
disconnect the Floppy-to-Parallel adapter cable and
connect directly to the printer’s cable.
4) Connect Video cable (CRT)
The video cable (CRT) is connected to the Video connector (J11).
See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3.
IDE Connector
Floppy/Parallel Port
Connector
Pin Adapter
(2mm to .1 inch)
Video
Connector
Pin 1
(Shown with only
one connector for
simplicity)
CM420QkS_08a
Figure 1-3. Connecting IDE, Video, and Floppy/Parallel Cables