Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Device Side Data FC5025 USB 5.25" floppy
controller. The FC5025 connects a 5.25" floppy drive to your computer’s
USB port, allowing you to read a wide variety of disks. This document
explains how to install and use your FC5025.
Installing the FC5025
Static electricity can damage computer equipment; to prevent this, wear a
grounded wrist strap while installing your FC5025.
Plug the included floppy cable and USB cable into the FC5025’s connectors.
The red stripe on the floppy cable should be on the side nearest the USB
connector.
The FC5025 is designed to install in a hard disk bay. The top side of the
board is the side with the connectors, and the brackets are on the bottom
side. Hold the board in place with one of the brackets aligned to a
hard disk mounting hole and partially screw in the mounting screw, then
repeat for the other bracket. Hold the board horizontal and tighten the
screws to fasten the board firmly in place.
Plug the free end of the USB cable into an internal USB port. If your
computer does not have any internal USB ports, you may add one with a
PCI add−on card. Also, your motherboard may have USB pin headers which
can be converted into a USB receptacle with the right cable.
The recommended drive is the TEAC FD−55GFR. If using a different model
of drive, please choose a 1200k drive. The included software expects a
1200k drive even when reading 360k disks, and will not work with a 360k drive.
Connect any of the unused connectors on the floppy cable to the floppy drive.
Each FC5025 can control only one drive. Before installing the floppy drive,
jumper it according to the settings on the next page. Also connect power to
the floppy drive.
Notice regarding Radio Frequency Interference
The FC5025 is a subassembly, as defined in 47 CFR Section 15.101(e). It is
intended to be installed within an FCC compliant computer or similar enclosure.
As the system integrator, you are responsible for installing the FC5025 in a
manner that does not interfere with TV and radio reception.
