Asus M1A, User Manual

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4. Using the Notebook PC
Floppy Disk Drive External Connection (optional)
For simultaneous CD-ROM and floppy disk drive use without the PortDock, an external floppy disk
drive cable is provided. When installing Windows or anti-virus software, simultaneous CD-ROM and
floppy disk drive is required to create a rescue disk during installation. Of course you can skip this step
and create a rescue disk later after inserting the floppy disk drive but the time required to turn OFF the
Notebook PC and back ON makes it inconvenient. Connect the included floppy disk drive external cable
to the docking connector and connect the floppy disk drive to the end with screws as shown.
Turn screws to
secure connector
Press both sides
in to release
Floppy disk
drive module
(optional)
Floppy disk
drive cable
(optional)
WARNING! Because the eject button protrudes out when a floppy diskette is inserted,
you must remove the floppy diskette during transport to prevent breakage of the eject
button.
NOTE: The floppy disk drive icon on the connector represents the end that connects
to the floppy disk drive and the triangular icon or brand name represents the end that
connects to the Notebook PC. All icons must be faced upwards.
Traveler’s Drawer
To decrease the weight of the Notebook PC and de-
crease power consumption when traveling, the
traveler’s drawer can be used in place of a drive
module within the Notebook PC.