Windows User’s Guide for Qio Professional Universal Media Reader & Writer ® ™ For Windows
Contents 1 Introduction and Package Contents........................................................................................... 1 Introduction Package Contents—QIO-E34 Package Contents—QIO-PCIE 2 Qio Enclosure Description..........................................................................................................2 3 Hardware Installation and Connection Steps..............................................................................
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents Introduction Qio’s eSATA controller is based on Sonnet’s Tempo™ SATA E4P host controller, sharing the same functionality and drivers. Support for port multipliers and hardware RAID controllers enable Qio to control up to 16 drives (in four drive enclosures). Qio is a universal media reader & writer, eSATA host controller, and expansion chassis for ExpressCard/34 adapter cards.
Chapter 2 – Qio Enclosure Description 3 – P2 Media Slots These slots accept P2 memory cards 1 – Power Indicator LED This indicator lights when Qio is powered, the Sonnet adapter card is installed properly in its slot, the PCIe cable between the two is plugged in properly, and the computer powered on 4 – Eject Buttons for P2 Media Slots Press these buttons to eject cards from the P2 slots 2 – SxS Media Slots These slots accept both SxS memory cards and ExpressCard/34 adapter cards.
Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation and Connection Steps 3. Open the computer to access the expansion card area (PCI Express slots); refer to your computer’s user manual for specific information. WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity; avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle expansion cards only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. Also, avoid touching the logic board and any of its components. 4.
Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation and Connection Steps B – Connect Qio to a Laptop Computer Connect the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter and the Qio enclosure in the proper order, before you turn on your computer: 1. Connect the external PCIe x1 interface cable to the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter. 2. Insert the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter into your computer’s ExpressCard slot. 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the Qio enclosure. 4.
Chapter 4 – BIOS Setup and Software Installation Steps A – BIOS Settings Change for Desktop Users A – BIOS Settings Change for Laptop Users Support Note: Due to limited PCI I/O space, you will be instructed in the section below to disable at least one option ROM in the computer’s BIOS. It may be necessary to disable at least one additional option ROM to support all of the Qio’s features. If necessary, you can re-enable option ROMs in the BIOS.
Chapter 4 – BIOS Setup and Software Installation Steps B – Software Download (continued) 9. When a prompt appears instructing you to insert P2 cards, insert a P2 card into either of the Qio’s P2 slots, and then click Install (if Windows Security windows appear, click Install); the drivers are installed. 4. When the window showing the contents of the .zip file appears, locate and click the Extract Files button. 5. When the Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders window appears, click Browse. 10.
Chapter 4 – BIOS Setup and Software Installation Steps 13. Verify the ID listed is PCI/Ven_11ab&Dev_7042… If the ID matches, go to the next step; otherwise, repeat steps 11–13, substituting the next “Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller” in the list until you find the one with the matching hardware ID. 14. Click the Driver tab and then select Update Driver. 15. When the Update Driver Software window appears, click “Browse my computer for driver software”. 16.
Chapter 5 – Memory Card and Adapter Card Use Inserting and Removing Cards Inserting/Removing CF (CompactFlash) Cards • To insert a card, push it into the slot until it stops All Card Types • Insert cards straight into the slots • In order for your computer to recognize CF cards after insertion into the Qio, you must open Device Manager (click Start, and then right-click Computer > Manage.
Chapter 6 – Formatting Drives Connected to the Qio Drive Formatting Overview If you intend to format drives connected to the Qio using Windows drive formatting tools, you may find much more information by using “format volume” as the search item in Windows Help. The procedure listed below describes the process of formatting and configuring drives under Windows Vista; steps for formatting under Windows 7 are very similar. 1.
Chapter 7 – Tips and Known Issues Tips Known Issues Hot-Plugging SxS, P2, and SD Cards You may hot-plug and hot-swap SxS, P2, and SD memory cards (by way of the included Sonnet Multimedia Memory Card Reader & Writer ExpressCard/34) 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.
Chapter 8 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications External Connectors (Qio Enclosure) Warnings (continued) • Do not insert your fingers or foreign objects inside the enclosure. Two CompactFlash Two CardBus (P2) Two ExpressCard/34 (SxS) Two eSATA External PCIe x1 - 18 Three power; one 12VDC @ 3A (20VDC MAX., rev. d and later) input, two x 12VDC @ .
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