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- FIREWIRE: -5- DIMENSIONS -1- AUTO: -5- INTERFACE INFORMATION -2- HUB FUNCTION -5- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -3- FAN SETTING -5- MAC REQUIREMENTS -3- INSTALLATION ON A MACINTOSH -6- PC REQUIREMENTS -3- INSTALLATION ON A PC -7- PACKAGE CONTENTS -3- PARTITIONING & FORMATTING -8- MAC OS -8- PC RUN
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 The External Storage Enclosure “M9” is made of high quality Features mentioned in this manual may vary between different models.
Interface Information M9 LX 1. On/Off Switch 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 3. Power Receptacle 4. Fan Settings 5. USB 2.0 Hub 6. USB to Mac/PC 7. Micro Security Slot 2 1 3 4 7 5 6 M9 DX 1. On/Off Switch 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 3. Power Receptacle 4. Fan Settings 5. USB 2.0 Hub 6. USB to Mac/PC 7. Firwire ports 8. Input select 9.
System Requirements Mac Requirements Package Content may vary, depending on vendor & version. • • • • Minimum Apple G3 processor (G4 for 1394b), 64MB RAM USB 1.1 equipped Mac; Mac OS 9.2, 10.1.5 or later USB 2.0 equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.2 or later 1394a equipped Mac, Mac OS 9.2, 10.1.5 or later (DX model only) PC Requirements Your unit might come with an installed hard drive.
Chapter 2 Installing the HDD Preparing the Enclosure Be careful not to damage any cables or components and double check the connection between the cables, the bridge board and your hard drive before you close up the case. 1. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the unit. 2. Lift the top cover off the body. 3. Remove the heat sink from the enclosure. 4. Place the hard drive upside down in the heat sink. 5. Fasten the heat sink to the hard drive using four screws Hard Drive Assembly 6.
Chapter 3 System Set Up Connection to your Computer If you buy a spare power adapter for your working place or at home, make sure the output and polarity is identical with the power adapter supplied! A few tips on how to connect 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 Always check for visible damage and defects of power and interface cables before using it Ha
Installation on a Macintosh If the system doesn’t recognize the drive, turn on the power first, before connecting the USB/Firewire cable. Mac OS 9.2 or Mac OS 10.x with a 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 10.3 with a Firewire and USB 2.
Installation on a PC For safe removal of your drive and to assure that no data is lost, always follow the unplug procedure. If not, an error message will show up.
Partitioning & Formatting Mac OS does not recognize NTFS formatted drives, to use your device on both platforms, we recommend you to use FAT32. 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.
PC running Win2000 or WinXP: 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.
Technical Questions: For RMA and other questions, please contact your vendor or check out their online support area. Please read your warranty carefully, as this may vary between different vendors. About this Manual: This manual covers all interfaces and combinations for the M9 Enclosure. Images and descriptions might therefore slightly vary between this manual and the actual product you have. © Copyright 2005 by Macpower & Tytech Technology Co., Ltd.
