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Drive Configuration
Before connecting an IDE disk drive to the FireChief, the drive
must
be
configured (jumpered) as a
Single Master Device.
Both hard drives must be
configured (jumpered) as a Master IDE Device. Certain models of IDE hard
drives (Western Digital) may specifically require the device to be configured as
a “Master Device in a Single Drive Configuration” (no Slave device present on
IDE Channel).
Diagnostic LED’s
Each drive rack has a green power LED indicates the drive tray is powered and
locked into place.
In addition, each FireWire bridge board on the back of the FireChief has an
amber LED. ON indicates the bridge is in Read Only Mode. OFF indicates that
bridge is in Read/Writeable mode.
Remember: The upper FireWire bridge is connected to the upper drive bay
(ReadOnly) and is configured as Read Only. The lower FireWire bridge is
connected to the lower drive bay (Read/Write) and is configured as Read/
Writeable.
Drivers
No device specific drivers are required for the FireChief. Full driver support is
provided by the Host operating system and/or FireWire controller. Normally, the
necessary drivers will automatically be loaded by the operating system.
Please refer to your operating system, motherboard, or FireWire controller
manufacturer for additional driver related information.
Cables
Use only high quality FireWire cables. FireWire 400 to FireWire 800 adapters
(4 pin to 9 pin and 6 pin to 9 pin) are included with your kit to allow you to hook-
up the FireChief to FireWire 400 connectors.
Drive Bays, Trays and Racks
“
Drive Bays
” are the positions in the chassis provided to facilitate insertion,
removal, and reconfiguration of hard drives. A Drive Bay consists of two
pieces, the Drive Rack and the Drive Tray.
“
Drive Trays
” are the removable portion of the drive bay which holds the
hard drive.
