User`s guide

- A conductive plastic bag containing an ideA i nterface circuit board.
- A bag containing two M2.5 screws and washers and two M3 screws and nuts.
- Optional: An external case containing a hard disc. Separate instructions will be
supplied with this.
- Optional: An adaptor allowing the interface to be used without a piggy-backing
expansion card.
Isolating the computer
Switch off the computer at the rear and disconnect it from the mains supply by
unplugging the power supply cable. MAKE CERTAIN THE COMPUTER IS
PHYSICALLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY.
Unplug from the mains any peripherals that are attached, such as a printer or
monitor, and physically disconnect them from the computer.
DANGER
Dangerous voltages may be exposed inside the case of an A3000 when the
cover Is removed. Disconnect the computer from the mains before removing
the cover. A3000 internal upgrades must be fitted only by an Acorn-approved
Component Level Service Centre.
Installing the ideA upgrade
Remove the top cover of the computer by undoing the two screws at the back and
the single screw underneath.
Remove the original internal expansion back panel if fitted.
TYPE 1
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I nsert the ideA expansion card so that the three connectors align and
mate with sockets SK3, SK9 and SK11 on the main circuit board.
TYPE 2
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I f no main expansion card is fitted you will need to use the optional
adaptor. This is marked with an arrow which lines up with a similar
one on the ideA card.
I
f there is a main expansion card fitted, remove it carefully. Remove
any back panel and associated brackets from the main expansion
card. Remove the false back panel secured with adhesive tape to the
ideA back panel. Join the two cards and secure the brackets to the
main expansion card using two M3 screws and nuts. Fit the
combined unit into the A3000.
Secure the expansion card(s) back panel, using the M2.5 screws and washers
provided.