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USER'S MANUAL

USER'S MANUAL

Contacting Microtech Technical Support

The FireSCSI Xpress is relatively easy to install and operate and normally should not produce many
complications. However, if you need assistance or have questions of any kind, our trained staff
members are ready to help. Our Technical Support and Customer Service Departments can be
reached via e-mail at 

[email protected]

or by calling 

800-666-9689

or 

203-483-9402

from

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday. Helpful information can also be obtained 24
hours a day from our web site: 

www.microtechint.com

.

Returning Products for Service

When calling for support, if a Technical Support specialist recommends that you return the product
to Microtech, the Technical Support specialist will transfer you to Customer Service for a 

Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA)

number. The RMA number 

must 

appear on the outside of your

shipping carton. Any package that does not carry an RMA number will be refused by Microtech’s
Receiving Department.

Pack the FireSCSI Xpress in its original box. Be certain that it fits snugly and is surrounded with the
original packing material. 

Improper packing can result in damage to the device, and may result in voiding the warranty.

Microtech will not accept an improperly packaged device.

You are responsible for paying the cost of shipping the device to Microtech; Microtech will pay the
return shipping on any Warranty RMA. Be sure to include the RMA number on the outside of the
box. Please ship the device to:

Microtech International, Inc. 
242 Branford Road
North Branford, CT 06471-1303 USA

Click here to 

visit Microtech Tech 

Support Online

Summary of Contents for FireSCSI Xpress

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL USER S MANUAL FireSCSI Xpress FireWire IEEE1394 to SCSI Adapter I N T E R N A T I O N A L I N C USER S MANUAL USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ination SCSI Addressing Using the FireSCSI Xpress Connecting to a PC Compatible Installation overview Installing the driver software Connect a SCSI device to the FireSCSI Xpress Connect the FireSCSI X...

Page 3: ...tly on screen or printed using your own printer Go to next page or to previous page Note The Left and Right arrows on the keyboard can also be used to advance to the previous or next page The Up and D...

Page 4: ...USER S MANUAL USER S MANUAL 4 1 GETTING STARTED...

Page 5: ...enabled system What s included with the FireSCSI Xpress The FireSCSI Xpress includes the following FireSCSI Xpress Adapter Microtech Installer CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Registration Card System R...

Page 6: ...USER S MANUAL USER S MANUAL 6 2 CONNECTING to a Macintosh...

Page 7: ...staller Icon Follow any instructions displayed on the screen After installing the driver software finish reading this chapter and connect the FireSCSI Xpress to your computer For instructions on conne...

Page 8: ...tain an adapter to properly connect the FireSCSI Xpress to your SCSI device In most cases you will plug a male DB25 cable most likely included with your existing SCSI device directly to the DB25 femal...

Page 9: ...lation You are now ready to use your SCSI peripheral SCSI Termination A SCSI terminator is a device which blocks stray SCSI signals in a chain to ensure a reliable connection SCSI termination is usual...

Page 10: ...that is it can be safely attached to and detached from a live system It is important to note however SCSI devices are not hot plug gable based on industry standards When a SCSI device is attached to t...

Page 11: ...3 USER S MANUAL USER S MANUAL 11 CONNECTING to a PC Compatible...

Page 12: ...Insert the Microtech Installer CD ROM Open My Computer and then open the drive corresponding to your CD ROM Next double click on the file labeled 242975us exe which will update your computer s FireWi...

Page 13: ...tain an adapter to properly connect the FireSCSI Xpress to your SCSI device In most cases you will plug a male DB25 cable most likely included with your existing SCSI device directly to the DB25 femal...

Page 14: ...on You are now ready to use your SCSI peripheral SCSI Termination A SCSI terminator is a device which blocks stray SCSI signals in a chain to ensure a reliable connection SCSI termination is usually r...

Page 15: ...Xpress The USB Xpress SCSI is hot pluggable on the Windows 98 operating environment meaning that you can connect and disconnect the cable from your computer without having to shutdown However you must...

Page 16: ...4 USER S MANUAL USER S MANUAL 16 OBTAINING Technical Support...

Page 17: ...Optical hard drives CD and CD recorders re writables and a variety of scanners and other devices However some devices which use proprietary SCSI controllers connectors certain scanners and other devi...

Page 18: ...vice s Your existing SCSI device s may have already included SCSI cables which may be appropriate to use For more information contact the manufacturer of your SCSI device s your local computer dealer...

Page 19: ...crotech the Technical Support specialist will transfer you to Customer Service for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number The RMA number must appear on the outside of your shipping carton Any p...

Page 20: ...rdware products manufactured by Microtech that can be identified by the Microtech trademark trade name or logo affixed to them This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse abuse...

Page 21: ...nd exceptional customer service Based in North Branford Connecticut USA Microtech has been manufacturing quality memory and computer peripheral products since 1985 Microtech is a wholly owned subsidia...

Page 22: ...s no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of the products Product specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice Copyright 2001 Microtech Internat...

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