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eSATA ExpressCard/34

EX30S

Mar. / 2007 Rev 1.2

User's Guide

Introduction * * * 2

-1. Package Contents * * * 2

-2. Layout * * * 2

-3. System Requirements * * * 3

-4. Specifications * * * 3

-5. Caution * * * 4

Setup * * * 5

-1.

Installation on Windows System

* * * 5

-2.

To Verify Driver Installation (Windows)

* * * 7

-3. Hot-plug tool (Windows) * * * 8

-4. Installation on Mac system * * *10

Connecting/Removing eSATA drive * * *11

-1. Windows * * *11

-2. Mac * * *15

Removing ExpressCard * * *16

-1. How to remove EX30S on Windows * * *16

-2. How to remove EX30S on Mac * * *16

Registration & Tech-Support * * *17

-1. Registration * * *17

-2. Tech-Support * * *17

Appendix * * *18

Contents

-1. Package Contents

Introduction

-2. Layout

eSATA Connector

ExpressCard Connector

Support Port Multiplier)

-3. System Requirements

-4. Specification

What's Port Multiplier(PM)?

.......

-5. Caution

Setup

-1. Installation on Windows system

Found New Hardware Wizard

No, not at this time

Install the software automatically(Recommended)

Finish

Windows XP, Server 2003

Silicon Image

SiI

3132 SATALink Controller

-2. To Verify Driver Installation

Silicon Image

SiI

3132 SATA

Link Controller

What's HotPlug Tool

-3. HotPlug Tool (Windows)

Add or Remove Programs Control Panel

HotPlugTool Change or Remove Programs

Start Program Hot plug tool

[1] Removing eSATA drive

Stop

[2] Change HotPlug Tool setting

HotPlug Tool Window

SCSI Disk

Device

-1. How to use HotPlug Tool (Windows Only)

Connecting/Removing eSATA drive

If the system recognizes the eSATA drive, the icon of HotPlug Tool will

Finish

Tool

Registration & Tech-support

Install HotPlug Tool

Uninstall HotPlug Tool

-4. Installation on Mac System

SiI3132_1.1.6u_Sil_Pkg

-2. Connecting/Removing eSATA drive on Mac

Removing ExpressCard

Safely Remove Hardware

Silicon Image SiI3132 SATALink Controller

-1. How to remove EX30S on Windows

-2. How to remove EX30S on Mac

Appendix

http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/

Software Update and Support

http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/

Technical Support

http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/contact/support.html

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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eSATA ExpressCard/34 EX30S User's Guide Mar. / 2007 Rev 1.
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Contents 1 Introduction -1. Package Contents -2. Layout -3. System Requirements -4. Specifications -5. Caution ***2 ***2 ***2 ***3 ***3 ***4 2 Setup -1. Installation on Windows System -2. To Verify Driver Installation (Windows) -3. Hot-plug tool (Windows) -4. Installation on Mac system ***5 ***5 ***7 ***8 * * *10 3 Connecting/Removing eSATA drive -1. Windows -2. Mac * * *11 * * *11 * * *15 4 Removing ExpressCard -1. How to remove EX30S on Windows -2.
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1 Introduction The EX30S is a high speed eSATA ExpressCard for use in ExpressCard enabled system. This user's guide describes how to install and use the EX30S. ReadMe file in the CD-ROM may include newer information. For the latest information, go to our home page. http://www.ratocsystems.com/english. 1 -1. Package Contents If any of these items are missing, contact the supplier immediately.
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1 -3. System Requirements * OS : * System : * Device : Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003 Mac OS X 10.4 or later ExpressCard-enabled system with an ExpressCard/34 or an ExpressCard/54 slot Device with an eSATA connector(Support Support Port Multiplier) What's Port Multiplier(PM)? Port multipliers are silicon-based devices that allow a single Serial ATA port to communicate with multiple drives.
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1 -5. Caution The EX30S is compliant with ExpressCard specification. But some system does not have a lock for the ExpressCard. In this case, the ExpressCard may be removed easily from the ExpressCard slot. Sudden removal of the EX30S card may cause system error. Caution In following cases, the EX30S may be removed from the ExpressCard slot. * When removing the eSATA cable from the EX30S. * When moving whole system, the card may be pulled by the cable.
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2 Setup Refer to 2-3, for the installation on Mac system. 2 -1. Installation on Windows system 1. Power on and start the system. 2. Put the ExpressCard in the ExpressCard slot. The EX30S works on both ExpressCard/34 slot and ExpressCard/54 slot. Note Insert the card while the system is powered Caution Be careful that the card is not removed from the slot while setup process.
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Windows XP, Server 2003 1. When the ExpressCard is inserted, Found New Hardware Wizard shows up. Insert software CD-ROM. At the right window, select No, not at this time time, then click Next. Next * If internet connection is available, the driver can be downloaded from Microsoft Windows Update. automatically(Recommended) 2. Select Install the software automatically(Recommended), and click Next Next. 3. If the driver is installed properly, right window shows up. Click Finish.
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2 -2. To Verify Driver Installation 1. Open Device Manager. (To open the Device Manager, go to Start Right click My Computer - Properties - Hardware - Device Manager) 2. On the device manager, double click on SCSI and RAID controllers. 3132 SATALink Controller is registered Make sure if Silicon Image SiI SiI3132 properly. If Silicon Image Si 3132 SATA SiI3132 Link Controller is shown without yellow ! point, the driver is installed properly.
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2 -3. HotPlug Tool (Windows) What's HotPlug Tool HotPlug Tool allows to remove the eSATA drive connected to the EX30S without the system shut down. If the eSATA drive needs to be removed from the EX30S before shut down, install the HotPlug Tool. Install HotPlug Tool 1. Insert software CD-ROM. 2. Open the CD-ROM and click HotPlugTool folder. Double click on SetupHotPlugTool.exe. * File extension(.exe) may not be shown. 3. Installer will be launched. Follow the instructions. 4.
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Uninstall HotPlug Tool Panel 1. Open Add or Remove Programs from Control Panel. Programs 2. Select HotPlugTool and click Change or Remove Programs. 3. Click OK at following window. 4. HotPlug Tool will be uninstalled. Click Finish.
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2 -4. Installation on Mac System 1. Insert software CD-ROM. Double click on SiI3132_1.1.6u_Sil_Pkg and follow the instructions. 2. Restart the system and insert the EX30S to ExpressCard slot. 3. Card icon will be shown on the Apple menu bar.
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3 3 Connecting/Removing eSATA drive -1. How to use HotPlug Tool (Windows Only) Caution * HotPlug tool can not be used for removing ExpressCard. * When removing eSATA drive, follow the instructions in this chapter. Removing eSATA drive without HotPlug Tool may cause data loss or physical defect of eSATA drive. * ExpressCard may be removed easily from the ExpressCard slot. Sudden removal of the EX30S card may cause system error. 1. Connect eSATA cable to eSATA port of the ExpressCard and eSATA drive.
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3. The eSATA drives connected to the EX30S will be listed by clicking the icon in the task tray. eSATA drives connected to the EX30S are shown as SCSI Disk Device. Device 4. Click on the drive that you would like to remove. 5. If following window appears. The drive can be removed. Click OK. Caution If following message appears. the drive can not be removed. The other software may use the drive. Make sure if other software is not using the drive or try the same process after a while.
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6. Unplug the eSATA cable. Note Unplugging the cable from the drive is recommended. The EX30S may be removed easily from the ExpressCard slot. Caution Unplugging the eSATA cable from the eSATA drive is highly recommended. ExpressCard may be removed easily from the ExpressCard slot. Be careful that the ExpressCard card will not be removed by pulling the eSATA cable. Sudden removal of the EX30S card may cause system error.
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HotPlug Tool Window Double click HotPlug Tool icon in the task tray to open HotPlug Tool window. [1] [2] [3] [1] Removing eSATA drive Connected eSATA drives will be listed. Select the drive and click Stop button to remove the drive. Note Drive set as Dynamic disk will not be listed, even if the drive is connected. Dynamic disk is not supported by hot plugging. [2] Change HotPlug Tool setting If the check box is checked, HotPlug Tool runs in the pack ground.
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3 -2. Connecting/Removing eSATA drive on Mac 1. Connect eSATA cable to eSATA port of the ExpressCard and eSATA drive. eSATA cable 2. If the drive is formatted properly, drive will be mounted. 3. On Mac system, software is not necessary to remove eSATA drive. Just trash the icon of the eSATA drive (Drag and drop the icon to trash) before unplugging eSATA cable. 4. Remove the eSATA cable carefully. Note Unplugging the cable form the drive is recommended.
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4 4 Removing ExpressCard -1. How to remove EX30S on Windows 1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task tray. 2. Select Silicon Image SiI3132 SATALink Controller to remove the EX30S ExpressCard. 4 -2. How to remove EX30S on Mac Click a small card icon upper right side of the screen and select Power off Card to remove the EX30S ExpressCard.
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5 Registration & Tech-support Registration We highly recommend to register the product through our on-line registration. http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/ Software Update and Support The latest software is subject to change for improvement or bug fix. You can download the latest version from our web site. http://www.ratocsystems.
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6 Appendix Trademarks -Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. -MacOS, PowerMacintosh, PowerBook and Mac logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. -Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Regulatory Agency Notice FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.