User’s Guide for Qio MR Professional Universal Media Reader & ™ Writer for PCs
Contents 1 Introduction and Package Contents........................................................................................... 1 Introduction Package Contents 2 Qio MR Chassis Description........................................................................................................2 3 Hardware/Software Installation Steps........................................................................................
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents Introduction Qio MR’s eSATA controller is based on Sonnet’s Tempo™ SATA E4P host controller, sharing the same functionality and drivers. Qio MR is compatible with drive enclosures with an eSATA interface and bare SATA drives (using adapter cables). Support for port multipliers and hardware RAID controllers enable Qio MR to control up to 16 drives (in four drive enclosures).
Chapter 2 – Qio MR Chassis Description 3 – P2 Media Slots These slots accept P2 memory cards 1 – Power Indicator LED This indicator lights when Qio MR is powered, the Internal Express Bus Extender PCIe card is installed properly in its slot, and the PCIe cable between the two is plugged in properly 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/Software Installation Steps 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. 12.
Chapter 3 – Hardware/Software Installation Steps B – BIOS Settings Change (continued) Support Note: Installation of the drivers to support Panasonic P2 media requires that a P2 memory card be inserted into one of the Qio MR’s P2 slots at the time the installer is run. Otherwise, the installer will not work. If you don’t have a P2 card, you may run this installer at a later time. 8. Turn on your computer and boot immediately into the computer’s BIOS (or setup) menu. 9.
Chapter 3 – Hardware/Software Installation Steps F – SATA Drivers Installation (continued) 19. When the Locate File window appears, navigate to the Tempo SATA Installer folder. If you are using a 64-bit version of Windows, double-click the amd64 folder; otherwise, doubleclick the i386 folder. Select “mvsata”, and then click open. 4. When the Tempo SATA Installer window appears, click Next. 5.
Chapter 4 – 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 MR, you must open Device Manager (click Start, and then right-click Computer > Manage.
Chapter 5 – Formatting Drives Connected to the Qio MR Drive Formatting Overview If you intend to format drives connected to the Qio MR 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 6 – 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 MR chassis. 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 MR chassis while your computer is sleeping.
Chapter 7 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications Connectors (Qio MR Chassis) Warnings (continued) • Do not insert your fingers or foreign objects inside the enclosure.
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