M9 - Mini Pod External Storage Enclosure for 3.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION -1- CHAPTER 3 - SYSTEM SET UP -5- ICON KEY -1- CONNECTION TO YOUR COMPUTER -5- THE M9 MINI POD -1- HARD DISK MODE -5- AVAILABLE INTERFACES -1- HUB FUNCTION -5- REAR VIEW -2- FAN SETTING -5- M9-S2 -2- INSTALLATION ON A PC -6- M9-S2H -2- WIN2000/WINXP WITH USB OR FIREWIRE - 6 - M9-DX2 -2- WIN2000/WINXP WITH SERIAL ATA -6- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -3- WIN98SE WITH FIREWIRE -6- PC REQUIREMENTS -3- UNPLUG PROCEDURE -6- MAC REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 1 - Introduction Icon Key Throughout this manual you will see icons on the left margin that denote either Notes or Special Remarks as outlined below: General Notes and Tips Remarks for PC users and Microsoft Windows OS Remarks for Mac users and Apple Macintosh OS The M9 Mini Pod Features mentioned in this manual may vary between different models.
Rear View M9-S2 1. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. On/Off Switch 3. Power Receptacle 4. Fan Settings: Auto/Manual/High/Low 5. USB 2.0 Port 6. eSata Port 7. Micro Security Slot M9-S2H 1. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. On/Off Switch 3. Power Receptacle 4. Fan Settings: Auto/Manual/High/Low 5. USB 2.0 Hub 6. USB 2.0 Port 7. eSATA Port 8. Micro Security Slot M9-DX2 1. Exhaust Fan Vent 2. On/Off Switch 3. Power Receptacle 4. Fan Settings: Auto/Manual/High/Low 5. USB 2.0 Hub 6. USB 2.0 Port 7. Firewire 400 Ports 8.
System Requirements PC Requirements • • • • • Mac OS 8.6 users should use USB extension 1.41 or Firewire extension 2.6 and later, to be able to use USB 1.1 or 1394a. Minimum Intel Processor II 350MHz, 64MB RAM USB 1.1 equipped PC; WinME, Win2000, WinXP USB 2.0 equipped PC; WinME, Win2000, WinXP 1394a equipped PC; Win98SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP Serial ATA equipped PC (eSATA); Win2000, WinXP Mac Requirements • • • • Minimum Apple G3 processor, 64MB RAM USB 1.1 equipped Mac; Mac OS 9.2, 10.1.
Chapter 2 - Hard Drive Assembly 1. Lift the top cover off the body. Your unit might come with an installed hard drive. Before opening such an enclosure, please read the warranty and any other notes from your vendor carefully before doing so, as this might void your warranty. 2. Install the hard drive and connect the cables to your drive. 3. Turn the enclosure around and fasten the four screws. Be careful not to damage any cables or components and do not bend the thermal probe. 4.
Chapter 3 - System Set Up Connection to your Computer eSATA connection requires eSATA 1.5Gbps Plug and Play support for host card driver. A few tips on how to use your external storage enclosure: • The M9 was designed to be placed under a Mac Mini • Do not cover the enclosure’s exhaust vent • Do not expose the product to water or humid conditions Hard Disk Mode For the HDD connection, only one interface at the time can be used.
Installation on a PC If the system doesn’t recognize the drive, turn on the power first, before connecting the interface cable or connect the device before booting your Operating System.
Installation on a Macintosh If the system doesn’t recognize the drive, turn on the power first, before connecting the interface cable or connect the device before booting your Operating System. Mac OS 9.x or Mac OS 10.x with a Firewire or USB connection • • • • Turn on your computer and start Mac OS Connect the M9 and turn it on No driver installation required The external drive will mount and show up on your desktop** Mac OS 10.2 or higher with a USB 2.
Partitioning & Formatting You can choose to create several partitions but be aware that if you want to change this at a later point, it’s required to format the drive again or use 3rd party software. Be aware that this will destroy all your existing data on the drive, so make sure you have a backup! This step is usually only required the first time you install a factory new hard drive, if you change the format or want to erase all data on your drive.
PC running Win2000 or WinXP Mac OS can not write to NTFS formatted drives. To use your device on both platforms, we recommend you to use FAT32. Disk Management Program • Right click on “My Computer” and choose “Manage” • Select “Disk Management” • Choose the drive you want to format and right click on it for further commands (Choose New Partition) • Follow the Partition Wizard If you use Win2000 or WinXP and FAT32, the biggest single partition you can create will be 32GB.
Mac OS If you want to use your drive on a PC running Microsoft Windows as well as on your Mac, we recommend you to use a PC to format the drive. Choose FAT32 when formatting and do not change anything on the partition or format on your Mac, otherwise the PC will not be able to recognize the drive anymore. Mac OS9.2 and earlier, does not support creating multiple partitions on an external drive.
Chapter 4 - Appendix Please read your warranty carefully, as this may vary between different vendors! Technical Questions For RMA and other questions, please contact your vendor or check out their online support area! About this Manual This manual covers all interfaces and combinations for the M9. Images and descriptions might therefore slightly vary between this manual and the actual product you have. © Copyright 2006 by Macpower & Tytech Technology Co., Ltd.
