Ratoc Systems FireDock FR-DK1 Manuale utente
FR-DK1/FR-DK2/FR-MDK1
FireDock Series
User’sManual
July2001
Rev1.0
Contents
1. Introduction....................................................1
2. Setting .............................................................3
3. Installing .........................................................9
4. How to use FireDock ...................................10
5. Disk Formatting and Partitioning Utility..14
6. Troubleshooting............................................18
7. Registration and Tech-support ...................18
8. Options..........................................................18
9. Specifications................................................19
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1. Introduction
1-1. Features
•This HDD docking module includes RATOC’s original circuit and firmware
for high-performance FireWire/IEEE1394 to IDE conversion. It supports
UDMA/66 and achieves over 30MB/Sec. sustained HDD Read Speed.
•This HDD docking module includes two 400Mbps FireWire/IEEE1394 ports
and works as a stand alone repeater even if you turn the key switch to the
unlocked position.
•Hot-Swapping support.
•Plug and Play, recognized and mounted by the OS automatically.
•Allows HDD exchanging without the System shutdown or restart.
[Product Name:FR-DK1]
• FR-DK1
• One lock key
• Screws to mount a HDD
• One 6-6pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• One 6-4pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• Support software CD-ROM
• AC Cable(1m, 3pin)(3P - 2P plug included)
• User’s Manual
[Product Name:FR-DK2]
• FR-DK2
• One lock key
• Screws to mount a HDD
• One 6-6pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• One 6-4pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• Support software CD-ROM
• AC Cable(1m, 3pin)(3P - 2P plug included)
• User’s Manual
[Product Name:FR-MDK1]
• FR-MDK1
• One lock key
• Screws to mount a HDD
• One 6-6pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• Support software CD-ROM
• User’s Manual
1-2. Package Confirmation
FireDock series are as follows. Check your package contents:
NOTE
1.FireDock series don’t include a HDD.
2.If any of these items are missing from the retail package, contact
your supplier immediately.
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•Windows
PC with 1394 port
OS:Windows 98SE/Windows 2000/Windows Me
•Macintosh
PowerMac G3/G4/G4 Cube, PowerBook G3/G4, iMac DV/DV+/SE, iBook,
iBook SE with FireWire port (except for PowerBook G3 Pismo)
OS:MacOS 9.0.4/9.1, MacOS X
(1)If you use the FR-MDK1, you have to connect it to your computer properly.
For more information, refer to Chapter 2-2.
(2)If you exchange a HDD, refer to Chapter 4.
(3)The following HDDs are guaranteed to work fine with FireDock.
(DATE:June in 2001)
IBM DTLA Series/IC35 Series
Maxtor DiamondMAX Series
Quantum Fireball Plus AS Series
Seagate Barracuda ATA Series
Only the above HDDs are guaranteed to work fine.
(4)Supports the following ATAPI MODE:
PIO MODE 4/DMA MODE 0-2/ULTRA DMA MODE 0-4
(5)You can boot up with FireWire embedded PowerMac(G4/AGP or better),
PowerBook. The Apple firmware update may be required.
(6)Only bundled B’sCrew FW mounter is guaranteed to work fine with FireDock.
(7)You can’t install Mac OS X in a HDD and can’t boot up Mac OS X from a
HDD.
1-3. System Requirements
1-4. Restrictions
1-5. Caution
Just in case, you should back up important data or programs stored in a HDD
of your PC or in a HDD you will use with FireDock before you use FireDock.
RATOC assumes no liability resulting from the loss of important data or
programs.
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2. Setting
This chapter explains how to set up FireDock series before you use it.
-How to attach a 3.5 inch HDD to FireDock series(Chapter 2-1, 2-2)
-How to install Storage Supplement for Windows 98SE users(Chapter 2-3)
-How to install FRDKDOWN bug fix utility for Windows Me users(Chapter 2-4)
-How to install utility for MacOS 9.1/9.0.4 users(Chapter 2-5)
-How to install FireWire driver software for MacOS 9.0.4 users(Chapter 2-5)
2-1.Attaching a HDD to FireDock series
Here is an explanation of how to attach a HDD to the FR-DK1. Follow the
same procedure for the FR-DK2, FR-MDK1.
(2)Slide cover off the HD case and connect power and data cable to the HDD.
Mount the HDD in the HD case with the screws provided.
(NOTE)You have to set [MASTER] position in HDD jumper setting. If
you have a Western Digital HDD, set [SINGLE] position in HDD
jumper setting. For more information, refer to its manual.
(3)Reinstall cover on the HD case and push the HD case into the removable
case.
(4)Lower handle and use the provided lock key to lock the HD case. If you don’t
lock it, FireDock won’t work. If you lock the HD case, the POWER
LED(GREEN) will come on when it is powered.
(1)Turn the key switch to the UNLOCKED POSITION. Then, lift handle to
release the HD case from the removable case and pull out.
Key switch
Power switch
Screws
Power cable and data cable
Handle
Power LED
Access LED
Cover
HD case
Removable case
Handle
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(1)If you have the FR-MDK1, follow the instructions in Chapter 2-1 first. Then,
after making sure your computer is turned off, attach the FR-MDK1 to a 5
inch bay as shown below.
(2)You have to connect a power cable of your computer to the power connector
on the back panel of the FR-MDK1. Refer to how to connect a 12V/5V
power cable as described in the next page for more information.
Power Connector
Refer to how to connect a
12V/5V power cable as
described in the next page.
1394 port
2-2.How to attach the FR-MDK1 to your computer
The two upper LED aren’t
used. Use individual LEDs
on each key.
NOTE
If you have the FR-DK2, the following two upper LED aren’t used.
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How to connect a 12V/5V power cable
Sometimes the HDD in the FR-MDK1 causes in-rush current problem at the startup.
To avoid the power shortage and the influence to other HDD, we strongly recom-
mend to use separate power connector for each HDD as shown in the RIGHT
CONNECTION.
RIGHT CONNECTION
Use a power cable for the FR-MDK1 only and
never connect other devices to the power cable
Power
supply
unit in
computer
Internal
HDD CD-ROM FDD
FR-MDK1
Power cable Never connect other devices
If you connect other devices such as a internal
HDD to the same power cable the FR-MDK1 uses
as shown above, the power supply unit can’t supply
enough power for the internal HDD unit to spin up
and fails to work the HDD because of the shortage
of power.
WRONG CONNECTION
CD-ROM FDD Power cable
Power
supply
unit in
computer
Internal
HDD FR-MDK1
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After connecting a power cable to the FR-MDK1, connect the 1394 port of your
computer to the 1394 port on the back panel of the FR-MDK1 with a 1394 cable.
This package includes a 6pin-6pin cable.
(3)How to connect a 1394 cable
Connect the 1394 port(6pin)
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2-3.If you are using Windows 98SE.....
If you are using Windows 98SE, you need to install a 1394 Storage Supple-
ment available through Microsoft web site. This component improves 1394
storage performance and also install a Safe Removal utility. To install the 1394
Storage Supplement, follow the steps:
(1)Click the [Start] button on the TaskBar.
(2)Select [Windows Update]. (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
(3)[Windows Update] window will appear. Click [PRODUCTUPDATES].
(4)Check [Storage Supplement Update] to download the Storage Supple
ment Update.For more information,refer to the Read this first on the screen.
2-4.If you are using Windows Me.....
If you are using Windows Me, you must install FRDKDOWN utility to avoid
causingthefollowingproblem:
If you don’t install the FRDKDOWN utility, blue error screen will appear and
the system will stop when you finish or restart Windows Me.
So, you need to install this utility. Follow the steps:
(1)Make sure a 1394 cable is removed.
(2)Insert the support software CD-ROM included in this package and open
[WinMe] folder.
(3)Start [Setup.exe] and install it.
(4)After installing it, restart your computer.
You don’t need to install this FRDKDOWN next time.
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If you are using MacOS 9.1/9.0.4, you need to install B’sCrew FW. Insert
the support software CD-ROM included in this package and start [B’sCrew
FW Installer] to install it.
2-5.If you use MacOS 9.1/9.0.4.....
If you are using MacOS 9.0.4, you should also download the latest FireWire
support software from Apple web site(www.apple.com). To download the
latest FireWire support software, follow the steps:
1.Access to the Apple web site(www.apple.com).
2.Click the [Support] tab and click [Downloads].
Download the latest Firewire to install it.
(The contents below may be different when you access to it. On
Julyin
2001, the latest FireWire version is 2.5)
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When you connect a 1394 cable to your computer, the HDD will be
recognizedautomatically. If you can find the added REMOVABLE
ICON in [My Computer] as shown below, you have finished the installation
properly. If you get an error message saying you can’t access to the media
when you double-click on the removable disk icon, make sure of the follow-
ings:
a)If you have the FR-DK1 or FR-DK2, make sure the power switch is turned
on.
b)Make sure the key switch is turned to the LOCKED POSITION.
c)The HDD is not formatted. Refer to Chapter5-1 for how to format a HDD.
This example shows one HDD
is added. Drive letter depends
on your system.
3. Installing
This chapter explains the installation of FireDock.
3-1.Installing on Windows
3-2.Installing on Macintosh
When you connect a 1394 cable to your computer, the HDD will be recog-
nized automatically. If you can find the REMOVABLE ICON mounted on the
desktop as shown below, you have finished the installation properly. If the
HDD isn’t formatted, you have to format the HDD. Refer to Chapter5-2 for
how to format a HDD.
(OS:MacOS 9.1) (OS:MacOS X)
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