User`s guide

Tidying up
GO THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS AGAIN AND CHECK THAT EVERY
STEP HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY.
When you are satisfied that all is well, refit the computer lid. Go on to the section
about Initialising the hard disc.
A3000 Internal
I
nternal modifications to the A3000 should only be carried out by Acorn-approved
Component Level Service Centres. You may invalidate your Acorn guarantee by
opening the computer. Ian Copestake Software provides a fitting service and we
strongly recommend you to use this or consult a qualified dealer.
There are two types of ideA upgrade for the A3000: TYPE 1 and TYPE 2.
The TYPE 1 interface circuit board fits as a standard internal expansion card. It may
have an on-board 2 1/2" hard disc; if not it can be recognised by having the eprom on
the opposite side from the main components.
Although TYPE 2 uses the internal expansion slot it is designed to fit onto another
expansion card, such as Ian Copestake Software's High Density Disc Buffer or the
P.R.E.S. standar d Disc Buffer. Please contact us for details of other expansion
cards which support 'piggy-backing'. TYPE 2 circuit boards have components on
one side only.
Type 1 parts list
Please check that you have the following before you start.
- The ideA
User's Guide and Installation Instructions.
- A conductive plastic bag containing an ideA i nterface circuit board, which may
already have a hard disc attached to it.
- A bag containing two M2.5 screws and washers.
- Optional: A plastic bag containing a fan, and a mounting kit comprising a bracket,
a cable tie and two M3 screws and nuts. The fan may already have been fitted to
the interface card.
WARNING: A FAN MUST BE FITTED if you have a fully-expanded A3000 with, for
example, a network card, extra internal memory and an external podule.
Type 2 parts list
Please check that you have the following before you start.
- The I deA User's Guide and Installation Instructions.