RATOC FR-DK1, FR-DK2, FR-MDK1 User guide
FireDock Series
FR-DK1/FR-DK2/FR-MDK1
User’s Manual
Contents
1. Introduction....................................................1
2. Setting .............................................................3
3. Installing .........................................................9
4. How to use FireDock ...................................10
5. Disk Formatting and Partitioning Utility..14
6. T r oubleshooting............................................18
7. Registration and Tech-support ...................18
8. Options..........................................................18
9. Specifications................................................19
July 2001
Rev 1.0
1. Introduction
1-1. Features
•This HDD docking module includes RA T OC’ s original circuit and firmware
for high-performance FireWire/IEEE1394 to IDE conversion. It supports
UDMA/66 and achieves over 30MB/Sec. sustained HDD Read Speed.
•This HDD docking module includes two 400Mbps FireWire/IEEE1394 ports
and works as a stand alone repeater even if you turn the key switch to the
unlocked position.
•Hot-Swapping support.
•Plug and Play, recognized and mounted by the OS automatically.
•Allows HDD exchanging without the System shutdown or restart.
1-2. Package Confirmation
FireDock series are as follows. Check your package contents:
[Product Name:FR-DK1]
• FR-DK1
• One lock key
• Screws to mount a HDD
• One 6-6pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• One 6-4pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• Support software CD-ROM
• AC Cable(1m, 3pin)(3P - 2P plug included)
• User’s Manual
[Product Name:FR-DK2]
• FR-DK2
• One lock key
• Screws to mount a HDD
• One 6-6pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• One 6-4pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• Support software CD-ROM
• AC Cable(1m, 3pin)(3P - 2P plug included)
• User’s Manual
[Product Name:FR-MDK1]
• FR-MDK1
• One lock key
• Screws to mount a HDD
• One 6-6pin 1394 cable(1 m)
• Support software CD-ROM
• User’s Manual
NOTE
1.FireDock series don’t include a HDD.
2.If any of these items are missing from the retail package, contact
your supplier immediately.
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1-3. System Requirements
•Windows
PC with 1394 port
OS:Windows 98SE/W indows 2000/Windows Me
•Macintosh
PowerMac G3/G4/G4 Cube, PowerBook G3/G4, iMac DV/DV+/SE, iBook,
iBook SE with FireWire port (except for PowerBook G3 Pismo)
OS:MacOS 9.0.4/9.1, MacOS X
1-4. Restrictions
(1)If you use the FR-MDK1, you have to connect it to your computer properly.
For more information, refer to Chapter 2-2.
(2)If you exchange a HDD, refer to Chapter 4.
(3)The following HDDs are guaranteed to work fine with FireDock.
(DATE:June in 2001)
IBM DTLA Series/IC35 Series
Maxtor DiamondMAX Series
Quantum Fireball Plus AS Series
Seagate Barracuda ATA Series
Only the above HDDs are guaranteed to work fine.
(4)Supports the following ATAPI MODE:
PIO MODE 4/DMA MODE 0-2/ULTRA DMA MODE 0-4
(5)You can boot up with FireWire embedded PowerMac(G4/AGP or better),
PowerBook. The Apple firmware update may be required.
(6)Only bundled B’sCrew FW mounter is guaranteed to work fine with FireDock.
(7)You can’t install Mac OS X in a HDD and can’t boot up Mac OS X from a
HDD.
1-5. Caution
Just in case, you should back up important data or programs stored in a HDD
of your PC or in a HDD you will use with FireDock before you use FireDock.
RATOC assumes no liability resulting from the loss of important data or
programs.
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2. Setting
This chapter explains how to set up FireDock series before you use it.
-How to attach a 3.5 inch HDD to FireDock series(Chapter 2-1, 2-2)
-How to install Storage Supplement for Windows 98SE users(Chapter 2-3)
-How to install FRDKDOWN bug fix utility for Windows Me users(Chapter 2-4)
-How to install utility for MacOS 9.1/9.0.4 users(Chapter 2-5)
-How to install FireWire driver software for MacOS 9.0.4 users(Chapter 2-5)
2-1.Attaching a HDD to FireDock series
Here is an explanation of how to attach a HDD to the FR-DK1. Follow the
same procedure for the FR-DK2, FR-MDK1.
(1)Turn the key switch to the UNLOCKED POSITION. Then, lift handle to
release the HD case from the removable case and pull out.
Removable case
Cover
HD case
Handle
(2)Slide cover off the HD case and connect power and data cable to the HDD.
Mount the HDD in the HD case with the screws provided.
(NOTE)You have to set [MASTER] position in HDD jumper setting. If
you have a Western Digital HDD, set [SINGLE] position in HDD
jumper setting. For more information, refer to its manual.
Power cable and data cable
Handle
(3)Reinstall cover on the HD case and push the HD case into the removable
case.
(4)Lower handle and use the provided lock key to lock the HD case. If you don’t
lock it, FireDock won’t work. If you lock the HD case, the POWER
LED(GREEN) will come on when it is powered.
Access LED
Power LED
Screws
Key switch
Power switch
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NOTE
If you have the FR-DK2, the following two upper LED aren’t used.
The two upper LED aren’t
used. Use individual LEDs
on each key.
2-2.How to attach the FR-MDK1 to your computer
(1)If you have the FR-MDK1, follow the instructions in Chapter 2-1 first. Then,
after making sure your computer is turned off, attach the FR-MDK1 to a 5
inch bay as shown below.
(2)You have to connect a power cable of your computer to the power connector
on the back panel of the FR-MDK1. Refer to
power cable as described in the next page for more information.
1394 port
how to connect a 12V/5V
Power Connector
Refer to how to connect a
12V/5V power cable as
described in the next page.
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How to connect a 12V/5V power cable
Sometimes the HDD in the FR-MDK1 causes in-rush current problem at the startup.
To avoid the power shortage and the influence to other HDD, we strongly recommend to use separate power connector for each HDD as shown in the RIGHT
CONNECTION.
RIGHT CONNECTION
Power
supply
unit in
computer
Power cable
Internal
HDD
FR-MDK1
CD-ROM
Never connect other devices
Use a power cable for the FR-MDK1 only and
never connect other devices to the power cable
WRONG CONNECTION
Internal
HDD
Power
supply
unit in
computer
CD-ROM
FR-MDK1
FDD
FDD
Power cable
If you connect other devices such as a internal
HDD to the same power cable the FR-MDK1 uses
as shown above, the power supply unit can’t supply
enough power for the internal HDD unit to spin up
and fails to work the HDD because of the shortage
of power.
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(3)How to connect a 1394 cable
After connecting a power cable to the FR-MDK1, connect the 1394 port of your
computer to the 1394 port on the back panel of the FR-MDK1 with a 1394 cable.
This package includes a 6pin-6pin cable.
Connect the 1394 port(6pin)
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