Ratoc Systems CB31Pismo User Manual
Ultra SCSI (FAST-20) CardBus PC Card
CB31Pismo
User’s Guide
March 2005
Rev. 2.0
CB31Pismo
1. Introduction..................................................................................1
1-1. Package Confirmation..................................................................................................................1
1-2. System Requirements ..................................................................................................................1
2. Setup..............................................................................................2
2-1. Mac OS X Setup.................................................................................................3
2-1-1. Installing the driver for the CB31Pismo on Mac OS X...........................................................4
2-1-2. Insert the CB31Pismo to the PC card slot ...............................................................................6
2-1-3. Remove the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot.......................................................................6
2-2. Mac OS 9 Setup .................................................................................................7
2-2-1. Installing the driver for the CB31Pismo on Mac OS 9 ...........................................................8
2-2-2. Insert the CB31Pismo to the PC card slot .............................................................................10
2-2-3. Remove the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot.....................................................................10
3. Using SCSI devices.....................................................................11
3-1. Connecting the SCSI device ......................................................................................................11
4. SCSI Configuration Utility........................................................13
4-1. Installing the Configuration Utility on Mac OS X ....................................................................13
4-2. Installing the Configuration Utility on Mac OS 9 .....................................................................16
4-3. Configuration Utility Window.....................................................................................................18
5. FAQs (T r oubleshooting) ............................................................19
6. Registration and Tech-Support................................................ 20
7. Options........................................................................................21
8. Specifications..............................................................................22
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
This User’s Guide describes how to install, use, and troubleshoot the RA TOC CB31 Ultra SCSI CardBus PC
Card (called CB31Pismo in this User’s Guide). Please refer to our web site for additional information. (http://
www.ratocsystems.com)
1-1. Package Confirmation
Check package contents:
• CB31 Ultra SCSI CardBus PC Card
• CB31Pismo start up guide
• High-Density 50-pin cable for CB31
• Software CD-ROM
NOTE
If any of these items are missing from the CB31Pismo retail package, contact your supplier
immediately.
1-2. System Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.1.x/10.2.x/10.3.x
-PowerBookG4
-PowerBookG3 500, 400 (2000 Pismo)
• Mac OS 9.2.x/9.1/9.0.4/9.0.2/9/8.6
-PowerBookG4
-PowerBookG3 500, 400 (2000 Pismo)
-PowerBookG3/400, G3/333 (1999 Lombard)
-PowerBookG3/300, G3/292, G3/266, G3/250, G3/233 (1998 W allstreet)
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2. Setup
2. Setup
For Mac OS X, go to Chapter 2-1.
For Mac OS 9, go to Chapter 2-2.
Restrictions
• At least one SCSI device must supply termination power to the SCSI bus. Read the SCSI device’ s manual if
you are not sure whether the SCSI device provides termination power .
• You can not boot up Mac OS from a SCSI device connected to the CB31Pismo. Do not install Mac OS into
the SCSI device connected to the CB31Pismo.
• The total length of cabling on the SCSI bus should not exceed 5ft(1.5m).
• Do not enable virtual memory setting. If it is enabled, mass storage device connected to the CB31Pismo
deosn't work properly . (Mac OS 9.x Only)
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2-1. Mac OS X Setup
Here’s how to get started with the CB31Pismo and SCSI devices on MacOS X:
1. Check the restrictions before you install the CB31Pismo.
2. Install the driver for the CB31Pismo. Refer to Chapter 2-1-1.
3. Insert the CB31Pismo to the PC card slot. Refer to Chapter 2-1-2.
4. Remove the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot. Refer to Chapter 2-1-3.
5. Connecting SCSI device. Refer to Chapter 3-1.
2. Setup
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2. Setup
2-1-1. Installing the driver for the CB31Pismo on Mac OS X
1. Insert the CD-ROM which comes with the CB31Pismo and double click on CD-ROM icon.
Mac OS X
2. Double click “MacOS X” folder .
3. Double click “cb31p” package.
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4. Follow the instructions of the installer . Restart the system after installing the driver .
2. Setup
Mac OS X
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2. Setup
2-1-2. Insert the CB31Pismo to the PC card slot
On Mac OS X, the driver support hot plug in of the CB31Pismo. You can insert the CB31Pismo after
restarting the system.
Mac OS X
2-1-3. Remove the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot
On Mac OS X, the driver doesn’t support hot plug out of the CB31Pismo. T o remove the CB31Pismo from
PC card slot, shut down the system first and then remove the CB31Pismo.
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