Addonics Technologies ADS3GX4R5-EM User Manual

Addonics ADS3GX4R5-EM Macintosh Instructions

The ADS3GX4R5-E has been tested on a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0
GHz model with PCI-X slots and as low as a PowerMac G4 400
model with PCI slots. Mac OS X 10.4.x or later is required for the
driver to work properly.

Hardware Install:

1. Turn the PowerMac G4 or G5 off and disconnect all cables.

2. Make sure that you are grounded to avoid static electricity.

3. Open the PowerMac G4 or G5.

4. Install the four port ADS3GX4R5-EM in an open PCI or PCI-X slot.

5. Secure the bracket with a screw.

6. Close the PowerMac G4 or G5 and reconnect the cables.

7. Turn on the computer.

Software Driver Install:

1. Copy the SiI3124_2.0.1_Sil_Pkg from the CD to your hard drive.

2. Decompress the zip file by double clicking on it.

3. Launch the SiI3124_2.0.1_Sil_Pkg.

4. Press continue and accept the license.

5. Select your startup drive as the install destination volume.

6. Push continue and the install button.

7. Type in your password to complete the installation.

Usage:

The SiI3124_2.0.1_Sil_Pkg Macintosh driver supplied with the
Addonics ADS3GX4R5-EM SATA host adapter is designed to provide
direct connect and SATA port multiplier compatibility on all four ports
with an Apple PowerMac G4 or G5 running Mac OS X 10.4.x.

There are a variety of SATA enclosures that will work with the
ADS3GX4R5-EM host adapter using the SiI3124_2.0.1_Sil_Pkg
Macintosh driver. Addonics provides a Storage Tower that can be
setup with a 5X1 Port Multiplier (model ST5X1PM) or used with
individual had drives. It can be found here:
http://www.addonics.com/products/raid_system/ast4.asp

Many other vendors also sell SATA enclosures that are compatible
with the Addonics ADS3GX4R5-EM. Some examples include the
FirmTek SeriTek/2EN2 Dual Bay enclosure, the FirmTek
SeriTek/2eEN4 eSATA 4 Bay Enclosure, the Sonnet Fusion 400 and
the Fusion 500P.

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