Macally PHR-100ACE User Manual

IEEE1394A FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0

3.5” Hard Drive Data Encrypt Enclosure

PHR-100ACE

User’s Manual

© Copyright 2005

This manual is furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of
such license.

Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, includ­ing translation to another language or format, without the prior written permission of Part.

The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without Notice,
and should not be construed as a commitment by Part2 Research Inc,. Part2 Research Inc,. assumes no
responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.

FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at
his or her own risk and expense will be required to correct the interference.

Declaration of Conformity
Part2 Research declares that the PHR-100ACE conforms to the following standards, in accordance with
the provisions of the EC Directive 89/366/EEC: EN 55022 (CISPR 22:1985), Class A.

Warranty
Part2 Research Inc,. warrants that this product will be free from defects in title, materials and manufactur­ing workmanship for one year from the date of the purchase. If the product is found to be defective then,
as your sole remedy and as the manufacturer’s only obligation, Part2 research will repair or replace the
product.

This warranty is exclusive and is limited to PHR-250CC. This warranty shall not apply to products that
have been subjected to abuse, misuse, abnormal electrical or environmental conditions, or any condition
other than what can be considered normal use.

Warranty Disclaimers
Part2 Research Inc,. makes no other warranties, express, implied or otherwise, regarding the PHR­250CC, and specifically disclaims any warranty for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted in some states and the exclusions specified herein
may not apply to you. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. There may be other rights that
you have which vary from state to state.

Limitation of Liability
The liability of Part2 Research Inc,. arising from this warranty and sale shall be limited to a refund of the
purchase price. In no event shall Part2 research be liable for costs of procurement of substitute products
or services, or for any lost profits, or for any consequential, incidental, direct or indirect damages, howev­er caused and on any theory of liability, arising from this warranty and sale. These limitations shall apply
not with standing any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.

Mace Group Inc./ Macally Peripherals

6401E. Airport Drive, Ontario, CA 91761
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.macally.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USING
ENCRYPT KEYS! 4

INTRODUCING FIREWIRE/USB2.0 HI-SPEED
DATA ENCRYPT ENCLOSURE 5

About this Guide 5

System Requirements 5
Registration 5

Products and Services 6
Package Contents 6
Safety Precautions 6

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8

SECURE KEY 13

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 14

Software Installation for MAC 14

FireWire Connection for MacOS 14
USB Connection for MacOS 14

Software Installation for PC 15

IEEE1394A FireWire Connection for Windows98SE/ME/2000/XP 15

USB Connection for WindowsME/2000/XP 15
USB Connection for Windows98SE Software Installation 15

IDE HARD DRIVE PARTITION and
FORMAT PROCEDURES 17

For Windows98SE/ME 17
For Windows2000/XP 21

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IMPORTANT: Please Read Before Using Encrypt Keys!

Please read it thoroughly before using PHR-100ACE encrypt enclosures,
and save this note for future reference use.

1. For security purposes, the encrypt keys cannot be duplicated. Without the
matching encrypt key, your data in the hard disk cannot be accessed.
Please keep the keys in a safe place.

2. Each encrypt enclosure comes with a unique pair of keys. After using the
first key to format the hard drive, we recommend you to try the second key
to confirm both keys can access the same hard drive and data. Then put the
second key in a safe place. If the second key cannot access the same data,
please back up the data and contact us for key replacement.

3. Different enclosures come with different pair of keys, they are not inter­changeable. If you own multiple encrypt enclosures, please label enclosures
and keys properly.

4. The hard drive will not be mounted on the computer if a wrong encrypt
key is used. Please be aware, running any Disk Utility, Disk Management or
3rd party software to access the hard drive with the wrong encrypt key can
damage the security encoding on the hard disk, and data will be lost.

5. When one encrypt key is lost, please purchase a new pair from us. The
new keys will be different from your existing ones. Please back up all data
in the hard drive with your existing second key. When the new keys arrive,
plug in the new key with the enclosure powered off. Power on again, refor­mat the hard drive and restore the data from your back up. You can discard
your existing key.

6. If the correct encrypt key is used but the hard drive cannot be mounted,
please contact our technical support for assistance. If you return the defec­tive enclosure to us for replacement, PLEASE KEEP BOTH KEYS AND THE
HARD DRIVE WITH YOU! Please note that, in order to access the original
data in a new enclosure, you must have the original key.

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Introducing IEEE1394A FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0

3.5" Hard Drive Data Encrypt Enclosure-PHR-100ACE

Thank you for choosing the PHR-100ACE aluminum IEEE1394A
FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0 3.5" Hard Drive Data Encrypt Enclosure. This is
an Aluminum enclosure which support 3.5” IDE Hard drive. It is simple to
install and comes with all the parts you need to create an external
IEEE1394A FireWire/ Hi-Speed USB2.0 device.

About This Guide

Before you begin using the PHR-100AC, be sure to read this manual in its
entirety.
This guide contains:

• Introducing IEEE1394A FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0

3.5" Hard Drive Data Encrypt Enclosure

• Hardware Installation

• Software Installation

System Requirements

For Mac

• Any Macintosh desktop or PowerBook computer with an available
FireWire or USB port

• MacOS 9.X, FireWire support 2.4 and up, and/or USB
support 1.4.1 and up for USB1.1 Speed

• MacOS X for USB2.0 Hi-Speed (USB2.0 Host adapter required)

For PC

• Pentium II/compatible or above with an available 1394A FireWire or
USB port

• Windows98 SE, Windows2000, WindowsME or WindowsXP

• USB2.0 host adapter is required for Hi-Speed USB2.0 transfer speed

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Package Contents

The PHR-100ACE-Aluminum IEEE1394A FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0 3.5"
Hard Drive Enclosure package includes the following software and documen­tation:

• The software CD contains the drivers and manual

•6 pin to 6 pin FireWire Cable

• USB2.0 cable

• IEEE1394A FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure

•2 x Secure Keys

• AC/DC Adapter

Safety Precautions

ON INSTALLATION

1. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain, water or moisture.

2. Do not place any containers with liquids (drinking glass, flower
vase, etc.) or containers with small metal parts (paper clips, etc.)
on top of the unit.

3. According to standard industry practice, surge protection is
recommended for all telecommunications devices. Surge suppressors
and/or line conditioning should be used on the input power supply.

ON OPERATION

• Do not move the chassis during operation. Doing so may cause
a malfunction.

• Protect the unit from shocks and vibrations.

• Do not use the subsystem in areas exposed to oily smoke or steam,
such as a kitchen or close to a humidifier.

• Do not use the subsystem in locations exposed to rain or splashes of
water, such as outdoors, in a bathroom, or close to a window.

• Do not use the subsystem on an unstable or slanted surface without
proper support.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or hot air where the
temperature could exceed 45ºC, or very cold locations where the
temperature is below 0ºC.

• Keep the power cord away from hot appliances.

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

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ON TRANSPORTATION

Save the packing materials as you may need to repack and transport the
unit at a later date.
Always remove the disc before moving the unit.

ON POWER SOURCES

When you are not using the unit for a long time, disconnect the power cord
from the unit.
To unplug the AC power adapter from the wall outlet, grasp the adapter
itself. Do not pull the cord.

Warning

If any of the following conditions occur, immediately disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or an authorized service
station. Continuing to use the computer involves the risk of fire and electric
shock.

• Smoke or unusual smell is coming from the subsystem.

• Water has entered the unit, or the unit has become wet.

• A foreign object has entered the unit.

• The unit has been dropped or the front panel or frame has been damaged.

• The power cable is damaged, causing wire breakage or exposed leads.

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