K8N Neo2-F and Floppy

Hi All,
Just install a new mobo (K8N Neo2-F) and all is good, but I want to update the bios to fix the USB 2.0 problems. I just ordered a new Sony floppy drive and installed it. When I turn on the computer the green light stays on the floppy and it never gets detected (WinXP x64). I checked the power and it's in right and the cable is installed correctly. I did notice that the floppy connector on the mobo is missing pins. Is this by design on this board? Also, I tried booting from a usb floppy to no avail. Is there something I'm missing? Thanks for your help.
Matt

floppy cable always missing some pins but make sure that pin 1 (red) is on the correct side (see instructions that came with the floppy). You may need to enable FDC (floppy drive controller) in bios. You may need to enable USB boot in bios also if that is what you want to use, but this could create other issues I think. Good luck.

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http://www.msi.sploitz.com/
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