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Package Contents—QIO-E34 

1 – 

 Sonnet PCIe Bus Extender 

ExpressCard/34 adapter

2

 –  Qio universal professional media 

reader/writer (enclosure)

3

 – Carrying case

4

 –  Sonnet Multimedia Memory Card 

Reader & Writer ExpressCard/34

5

 – Software CD

6

 –  1-meter XLR 4-pin power adapter 

cable

7

 –  1-meter external PCIe x1 interface 

cable

8

 –  Universal 12V power supply with 

10-foot cable

9

 – User’s Guide (you’re reading it)

 

Package Contents—QIO-PCIE 

1 –  

Sonnet Express Bus Extender PCIe 

adapter card

2

 –  Qio universal professional media 

reader/writer (enclosure)

3

 – Carrying case

4

 –  Sonnet Multimedia Memory Card 

Reader & Writer ExpressCard/34

5

 – Software CD

6

 –  1-meter XLR 4-pin power adapter 

cable

7

 –  1-meter external PCIe x1 interface 

cable

8

 –  Universal 12V power supply with 

10-foot cable

9

 – User’s Guide (you’re reading it)

1

Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents

Introduction

Qio (pronounced “cue eye oh”) is a universal media reader 
& writer, eSATA host controller, and expansion chassis for 
ExpressCard/34 and CardBus adapter cards. Included with 
Qio is either the Sonnet Express Bus Extender PCIe adapter 
card (for desktop computers) or the Sonnet PCIe Bus Extender 
ExpressCard

®

/34 adapter (for notebook computers). Both adapter 

cards are available separately for purchase. 

Featuring two slots each for SxS

, P2, and CompactFlash

®

 

memory cards, Qio enables you to transfer data between cards, 
between cards and computer, and between cards and attached 
drives; you can even transfer data from two or more cards at 
the same time. The included Sonnet Multimedia Memory Card 
Reader & Writer ExpressCard/34 adapter reads from and writes to 
Memory Stick

, MMC, SD and xD-Picture Card

 memory cards, 

and works in either of the SxS slots.

Qio’s eSATA controller is based on Sonnet’s Tempo

 SATA E4P 

host controller, sharing the same functionality and drivers. Port 
multiplier support enables Qio to control up to 20 drives (in four 
drive enclosures). Qio is also compatible with single and dual 
eSATA interface enclosures (such as Sonnet’s Fusion F2).

Qio’s SxS slots support ExpressCard/34 adapter cards, while the 
P2 slots support CardBus adapters. Compatible adapter types 
include eSATA, FireWire

®

, Gigabit Ethernet, SmartCard reader, 

TV tuner, USB, WiFi, and WWAN modem, and others. You may 
use adapter cards at the same time as memory cards, however, 
performance may be limited by the total bandwidth available 
from your computer’s PCI Express

®

 bus. 

Please take a few minutes to read this user’s guide before using your 
Qio; you will save time in the long run
.

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Страница 1: ...User s Guide for Qio Professional Universal Media Reader Writer ...

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Страница 3: ... All Card Types Inserting Removing SxS Media and ExpressCard 34 Adapters Inserting Removing P2 Media and CardBus Adapters Inserting Removing CF CompactFlash Cards Using the Sonnet PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard 34 Adapter SxS and P2 Memory Card Write Protect Switches 6 Formatting Drives Connected Via eSATA 6 Mac OS X Drive Formatting RAID Sets Mac OS X Drive Formatting Individual Drives Not in a RA...

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Страница 5: ... 34 adapter for notebook computers Both adapter cards are available separately for purchase Featuring two slots each for SxS P2 and CompactFlash memory cards Qio enables you to transfer data between cards between cards and computer and between cards and attached drives you can even transfer data from two or more cards at the same time The included Sonnet Multimedia Memory Card Reader Writer Expres...

Страница 6: ... Slot This slot works with Kensington brand and similar security locks to secure the Qio enclosure and deter theft 7 eSATA Ports These connect eSATA data cables Each port supports individual drives or up to five SATA hard disk drives or SSDs in enclosures with an eSATA interface and a port multiplier or built in hardware RAID controller 8 PCIe x1 Connector This connects the included interface cabl...

Страница 7: ... System Installer x x x pkg file to launch the installer when the Welcome to the Qio System Installer window appears click Continue 3 When the Important Information window appears click Continue 4 When the Software License Agreement window appears read the license click Continue and then click Agree 5 When the Standard Install window appears accept the default install destination or choose a new d...

Страница 8: ...adapter card into your computer 2 Connect the external PCIe x1 interface cable to the Bus Extender PCIe adapter card in your computer 3 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the Qio enclosure 4 Connect either the AC adapter or the XLR power cable connected to a battery or other power source Support Note When you first turn on your computer after installing the drivers and the adapter and...

Страница 9: ...ect button next to the card slot Inserting Removing CF CompactFlash Cards To insert a card push it into the slot until it stops To remove a card pull it straight out of the slot Using the Sonnet PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard 34 Adapter Always connect the external PCIe x1 interface cable to the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard 34 adapter before inserting it into your computer s ExpressCard slot Do not...

Страница 10: ...drag them into the disk field Figure 2 Be careful NOT to accidentally drag in a drive you don t want included in the RAID set 5 From the drop down menus select the volume format and the RAID scheme Striped RAID Set and then type in the name for your RAID volume Figure 2 Click the Create button 6 When the Creating RAID window appears click the Create button all of the selected drives will be format...

Страница 11: ...name of the drive Figure 5 At the bottom of the window drive capacity connection type and connection ID information are listed 4 Click on the Partition button Figure 5 Click on the drop down menu beneath Volume Scheme and select a number of partitions for the volume you may optionally choose to partition each drive to create two or more smaller virtual drives 5 Click to highlight a partition and t...

Страница 12: ...installed consecutive boots will not exhibit the pause Tips Hot Plugging Cards You may hot plug and hot swap memory cards in and out of the Qio enclosure However you must follow proper procedures for ejecting volumes or else you may lose data on the card or cause your computer to behave unexpectedly Do not insert cards into the Qio enclosure while your computer is sleeping Hot Plugging the Qio Enc...

Страница 13: ...r the most current product information and online support files visit the Sonnet Web site at www sonnettech com support Register your product online at http registration sonnettech com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases Specifications External Connectors Qio Enclosure 2 x CompactFlash 2 x CardBus P2 2 x ExpressCard 34 SxS 4 x eSATA External PCIe x1 18 3 power 1 x 12VDC 3A 14VDC...

Страница 14: ...marks of Sonnet Technologies Inc FireWire Mac the Mac logo Mac OS and MacBook are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries Memory Stick and SxS are trademarks of Sony Corporation Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners Product specifications subject to change without notice Printed in the USA UG QIO E F 030810 ...

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