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   * mobo connector    * mobo connector 
-      * is labeled CN+      * is labeled CN303
       * there is a jumper J301 which when open is one drive (DF0:) and when closed is two drives (DF0: and DF1:)       * there is a jumper J301 which when open is one drive (DF0:) and when closed is two drives (DF0: and DF1:)
 +      * some original cables will have mobo connector pin3 blocked out
 +      * some mobos will have mobo connector pin3 missing
   * ribbon cable   * ribbon cable
       * default length is 22"       * default length is 22"
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     * the 'inner' two blue cables are GND     * the 'inner' two blue cables are GND
     * the red cable is 12v     * the red cable is 12v
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 +**Making Your Own Cables?**
 +  * new cables should be 24”
 +      * add an inch between mobo to DF0, now 15”
 +      * add an inch between DF0 to DF1, now 9”
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 +  * mobo connector
 +      * if the FDD connectors are pointing face up then this connector points face down
 +      * if looking at mobo connector face up with key on the left side, pin1 is at the bottom
 +  * DF0: 
 +      * this is the middle connector
 +      * if pin1 is at the top then key should be on the right side
 +  * DF1: 
 +      * this is the end connector
 +      * if pin1 is at the top then key should be on the right side
 +      * the twist, pull out wire 4-6 and reverse/rotate
 +      * the twist should be about 1” to give it some wiggle/stretch room
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Last modified: le 2022/09/12 02:15