Floppy Disc Controller Card

[Garf]

Hello
I want to install a floppy disc on a new computer I am building that doesn't support floppys. ASUS says to install a PCI or PCI E card with a floppy controller on it. I can't find one or anyone that has even heard of one. The closest I can come is an ISA card with an ISA/PCI adapter card. Could this work?

 

[Garf]

why do people get on here and want to start advising those who ask questions on upgrading to the 21st century? The question was how to connect some old technology to new system not for advise on what should the person do with their old system. If you don't have an answer to the question find another forum to assert your opinions. There are valid reasons to want to get a few more miles out of an FD controller that many who advise in here obviously don't have a clue.
The catweasel pci/fdd model is no longer available however, here's a pretty good tutorial on how to connect an internal FD to USB. Keep in mind, the speed will most likely be no different than external usb, but the noise may be reduced a little.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91MblZpho1A
For the self-appointed advisors, have you noticed your 21st century mobo probably still supports FDD just without the physical connector?

 

[BillV523]

If it has to be and internal installation look at installing a SCSI card and SCSI floppy drive. SCSI products are widely available. If you don't mind used, then they can be found at reasonable prices.

OR

Mount an external floppy drive in a 5 1/2" bay with it sticking out. Cut a blank front panel to fit the end of the drive and install. Find a USB header to USB plug adapter and plug it in [on the MB]. Then the end of the floppy drive USB into it. Make sure it all works. Close the case.
(Most external floppy drives are USB powered so power shouldn't be and issue.)
I haven't tried but see if the Admin tools will let you assign "A" drive letter to it. If drive letter isn't an issue, then don't bother.

Thank You Raymond

 

[David_Wedell]

I generally agree with you, but we've been using 3.5" floppies since when? 1984 - 26 years! And if you remember the 5.25" floppies they replaced- well they were true "floppy" disks with no hard-shell enclosures.

You know, you could keep an older system on hand just to service your camera.

jitpublisher: I was thinking about getting a BMW, where can I find that kit?

I started with 8" floppy disks! Remember the TRS-80 Model II?

 

[David_Wedell]

I started with 8" floppy disks! Remember the TRS-80 Model II?

 

[BillV523]

Maybe this one from Amazon - China?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6HHM0A?psc=1

 

[Garf]

Maybe this one from Amazon - China?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6HHM0A?psc=1

 

[Garf]

It looks like the USB rack fits the Floppy bay, but has no floppy controller. No place to ask a question.