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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 arent used.

Содержание FireDock FR-DK1

Страница 1: ...ser 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 ...

Страница 2: ...tart 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 M...

Страница 3: ...ball 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 i...

Страница 4: ...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 ...

Страница 5: ...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 follow...

Страница 6: ...or 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 ...

Страница 7: ...r 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 ...

Страница 8: ...pdate 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 causing the following problem 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 inst...

Страница 9: ...ing 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 FireWi...

Страница 10: ...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...

Страница 11: ... 2 4 1 How to use FireDock on Windows b Turn the key switch to the UNLOCKED POSITION Don t turn off power switch The removable icon still appears even after turning the key switch to the UNLOCKED POSITION c Wait for about 5 seconds until the HDD spins down completely Then exchange the HDD NOTE If you double click the removable icon before you turn the key switch to the LOCKED POSITION you will see...

Страница 12: ...n you click on the removal icon on the task tray the following pop up menu will appear Select it OS Windows 98SE OS Windows 2000 OS Windows Me b When the message box saying the device can now be safely removed from the system appear click OK You can remove the 1394 cable NOTE After the message box saying the device can now be safely removed from the system appears on Windows 2000 if you turn the k...

Страница 13: ... to follow the procedure as described above If you move both of the two icon to the Trash at the same time and unlock both of the key switches the other HDD icon will mount again 2 If the HDD icon fails to mount unlock the key switch Then turn off the power switch and remove the 1394 cable and reconnect it turn on the power switch lock the key switch Move the A icon to the Trash a Move the A icon ...

Страница 14: ...c 3 2 If you have the FR DK2 follow the steps Move the A icon to the Trash Move the B icon to the Trash a b c d a Move the A icon to the Trash b Move the B icon to the Trash A icon The upper HDD icon B icon The lower HDD icon d Turn off the power switch c Remove the cable 4 How to turn off FireDock Make sure your computer is turned off Then turn off FireDock Remove the cable Turn off the power swi...

Страница 15: ... chapter explains the bundled Disk Formatting and Partitioning Utility How to use the Disk Formatting and Partitioning Utility on Windows Chapter 5 1 How to use the Disk Formatting and Partitioning Utility on Macintosh Chapter 5 2 5 1 HowtousetheDiskFormattingandPartitioningUtilityonWindows NOTE 1 The drive list window shows all the devices connected to USB SCSI IDE besides 1394 interface on your ...

Страница 16: ...he step 5 will appear Select Create Partition from the Edit menu 10 Create Partition screen shown below will appear 11 Select File System from the list box and set Partition size using the slider bar If you format the HDD check the Format Drive option Then click OK to create partition 12 The confirmation message box will appear Click OK 13 The screen shown in the step 5 will appear Select Quit fro...

Страница 17: ...eate partion with the utility in Mac OS X To use the utility follow the steps 1 Start the Disk Utility in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder in Mac OS X Click Drive Setup Then select the HDD you want to format If you format FireDock see the Disk Description FireDock Disk Description is RS RATOC Systems Inc 3 The icon will mount The volume name RATOC is an example 2 Select the Partitio...

Страница 18: ...So be sure to use B sCrew FW To use B sCrew FW in Mac OS X follow the steps 1 Start B sCrew FW from the Apple menu The following window will appear If you want to select FireDock select RS RATOC FireREX Storage Then click Initialize 2 The following window will appear Set initialize parameter and click OK But be sure not to check the Format drive option Be sure not to check the Format drive option ...

Страница 19: ...he latest driver and application software are subject to change for improvement or bug fix You can download the latest version from our web site http www ratocsystems com english Technical Support You can get a Tech support from RATOC at the following Open Monday Friday 9 30A M to 5 00P M PST RATOC Systems International Inc Tech support Address 1933 O Toole Avenue Suite A109 SanJose CA 95131 U S A...

Страница 20: ...ize Weight FR DK2 1394 Removable case kit External 2 Bay type 1394 400Mbps two 6P ports IEEE1394 2000 IEEE1394 1995 compatible 100 200 400Mbps PIO MODE 4 DMA MODE 0 2 ULTRA DMA MODE 0 4 3 5 inch ATA IDE HDD AC 100 240V 50 60Hz 80W Max 180mm W x 346mm L x 170mm H 5Kg Model Name Interface Data transfer rate ATAPI MODE Drive Electrical Input Power dissipation Size Weight FR MDK1 1394 Removable case k...

Страница 21: ...for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guaran...

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