Fr-dk1/fr-dk2/fr-mdk1 firedock series user’s manual july 2001 rev 1.0 contents 1. Introduction.................................................... 1 2. Setting ............................................................. 3 3. Installing ......................................................... 9 4....
1 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 ...
2 •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 p...
3 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) -ho...
4 (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 ...
5 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 us...
6 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).
7 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 s...
8 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 softw...
9 when you connect a 1394 cable to your computer, the hdd will be recognized automatically. 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...
10 (1)how to turn on firedock in any order, you can connect a 1394 cable, turn on the power switch, or key switch. A)open [my computer] and right-click on the removable icon. The pull-down menu will appear. Select the [eject]. (2-1)when you exchange one hdd, follow the steps: (2)how to exchange a hd...
11 (2-2)when you exchange two hdds, follow the steps: a)open [my computer] and right-click on one removable icon. The pull- down menu will appear. Select the [eject]. B)turn its key switch to the unlocked position. C)wait for about 5 seconds until the hdd spins down completely. Then, remove the hdd....
12 4-2.How to use firedock on macintosh (1)how to turn on firedock in any order, you can connect a 1394 cable or turn on firedock, key switch. Follow the steps to exchage a hdd. (2-1)when you exchange one hdd, follow the steps: (2)how to exchange a hdd (2-2)when you exchange two hdds, follow the ste...
13 (3)how to remove a 1394 cable to remove a 1394 cable, follow the steps: 3-1) if you have the fr-dk1, or fr-mdk1, follow the steps: move the icon to the trash turn off the power switch remove the cable a b c 3-2) if you have the fr-dk2, follow the steps: move the a icon to the trash move the b ico...
14 5. Disk formatting and partitioning utility with the bundled utility, you can change file system or format a hdd. If your hdd file system is macintosh format, the hdd icon won’t appear in [my computer]. In this case, you can change the file format and format the hdd with the bundled utility. Foll...
15 6.[initialize/format media] dialog will appear. Select ibm-pc/at fdisk format. Then, click [ok]. Never select super fd format. (note) you can’t do low level format for firedock. Never check this [low level format] option. 7.The confirmation message box will appear twice. Click [ok]. 8.The message...
16 5-2.How to use the disk formatting and partitioning utility on macintosh if you use mac os x, don’t install the bundled b’screw fw(disk formatting and partitioning utility). Because the b’screw fw can’t run on macos x. But, you can change file system, format, create partion with the utility in ma...
17 if you use mac os 9.1/9.0.4, you can change file system, format, create partion with the b’screw fw disk formatting and partitioning utility you installed in chapter 2-5. But please note the b’screw fw is the only disk formatting and partitioning utility we guarantee to work fine with firedock on...
18 6. Troubleshooting q: when i execute fdisk command for an over 64gbytes on windows 98se, its capacity shows wrong capacity information. After restarting, i click the hdd with the right button to format and get the right capacity information. A: this is because windows 98 or windows 98se fdisk com...
19 9. Specifications fr-dk1 1394 removable case kit(external 1 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 50w (max) 204mm(w) x 278mm(l) x 78mm(h) 2kg model name int...
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