Ratoc Systems EX30S User Manual

eSATA ExpressCard/34

EX30S

Mar. / 2007 Rev 1.2

User's Guide

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EX30S

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Introduction

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-1. Package Contents

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-2. Layout

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-3. System Requirements

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-4. Specifications

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-5. Caution

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Setup

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Installation on Windows System

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To Verify Driver Installation (Windows)

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-3. Hot-plug tool (Windows)

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Installation on Mac system

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Connecting/Removing eSATA drive

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-1. Windows

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-2. Mac

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Removing ExpressCard

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-1. How to remove EX30S on Windows

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-2. How to remove EX30S on Mac

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Registration & Tech-Support

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-1. Registration

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-2. Tech-Support

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Appendix

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Contents

-1. Package Contents

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-1. Package Contents

If any of these items are missing, contact the supplier immediately.

Software CD-ROMeSATA ExpressCard/34

Introduction

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-2. Layout

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eSATA Connector

Quick Install Guide Appendix

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.

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ExpressCard Connector

-3. System Requirements

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-4. Specification

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What's Port Multiplier(PM)?

EX30S

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ExpressCard-enabled system with an ExpressCard/34 or an ExpressCard/54 slot

* System :

Device with an eSATA connector(

Support Port Multiplier)

* Device :

Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003 Mac OS X 10.4 or later

* OS :

-3. System Requirements

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-4. Specification

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EX30S eSATA ExpressCard/34 ExpressCard/34(ExpressCard Standard Release 1.0) PCI Express-based module

SiI

3132 (SATA II Compliant)

eSATA connector x 1 *1

3.0Gbps/1.5Gbps (theoretical number) DC +3.3V (Supplied by ExpressCard slot) 520mA (TYP) Standby: 380mA (TYP) 34mm(W) x 100mm(L) x 11mm(H)

24.5g Driver software, Hot-plug utility(Windows only) 1 Year

Part number Product name Bus interface

SATA Controller Connector Transfer rate

Voltage Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Bundled software Warranty

*1 The eSATA connector is different from the SATA connector.

Port multipliers are silicon-based devices that allow a single Serial ATA port to communicate with multiple drives. It is possible to connect up to 15 drives to one SATA PM port via a port multiplier.

What's Port Multiplier(PM)?

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SATAII

HOST

PM

Only one

cable

3.0Gbps

3.0Gbps or

1.5Gbps

HD1

.......

HD14

HD2

HD15

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-5. Caution

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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.

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.

Caution

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Setup

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Refer to 2-3, for the installation on Mac system.

Be careful that the card is not removed from the slot while setup process.

Power on and start the system.

The EX30S works on both ExpressCard/34 slot and ExpressCard/54 slot.

-1. Installation on Windows system

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Put the ExpressCard in the ExpressCard slot.

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Caution

Note

Insert the card while the system is powered

No, not at this time

Windows XP, Server 2003

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When the ExpressCard is inserted, Found New Hardware Wizard

Found New Hardware Wizard

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up.

Insert software CD-ROM.

At the right window, select No, not at this time

No, not at this time

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then click Next

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Select Install the software automatically(Recommended)

Install the software automatically(Recommended)

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and click Next

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If the driver is installed properly, right window shows up. Click Finish

Finish

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* If internet connection is available, the driver can be downloaded from Microsoft Windows Update.

Windows XP, Server 2003

-2. To Verify Driver Installation

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Link Controller

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Open Device Manager. (To open the Device Manager, go to Start Right click My Computer - Properties - Hardware - Device Manager)

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On the device manager, double click on SCSI and RAID controllers. Make sure if Silicon Image

Silicon Image

SiI

3132 SATALink Controller

is registered

properly.

-2. To Verify Driver Installation

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If Silicon Image

Silicon Image

SiSiI

3132 SATA

Link Controller

is shown without yellow ! point, the driver is installed properly.

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What's HotPlug Tool

Insert software CD-ROM.

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.

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Open the CD-ROM and click HotPlugTool folder. Double click on SetupHotPlugTool.exe.

* File extension(.exe) may not be shown.

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Installer will be launched. Follow the instructions.

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-3. HotPlug Tool (Windows)

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Click Finish

Finish

and launch HotPlug

Tool

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Install HotPlug Tool

Uninstall HotPlug Tool

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Open Add or Remove Programs

Add or Remove Programs

from Control Panel

Control Panel

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Select HotPlugTool

HotPlugTool

and click Change or Remove Programs

Change or Remove Programs

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Click OK

OK

at following window.

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HotPlug Tool will be uninstalled. Click Finish.

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Uninstall HotPlug Tool

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

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

-4. Installation on Mac System

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Insert software CD-ROM. Double click on SiI3132_1.1.6u_Sil_Pkg

SiI3132_1.1.6u_Sil_Pkg

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follow the instructions.

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Restart the system and insert the EX30S to ExpressCard slot.

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Card icon will be shown on the Apple menu bar.

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Note

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

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Connecting/Removing eSATA drive

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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.

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

be shown in the task tray.

To remove eSATA drive, click the icon of HotPlug Tool.

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* HotPlug Tool runs in the background. * If the icon does not show up, install the HotPlug Tool. Refer to page 8. * If an eSATA drive is not connected, the icon does not show up.

Connect eSATA cable to eSATA port of the ExpressCard and eSATA drive.

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eSATA cable

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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.

Software which scans hard drives like an anti virus software may prevent HotPlug Tool from removing eSATA drive.

The eSATA drives connected to the EX30S will be listed by clicking the icon in the task tray.

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Click on the drive that you would like to remove.

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If following window appears. The drive can be removed. Click OK. 5.

eSATA drives connected to the EX30S are shown as SCSI Disk

SCSI Disk

Device

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Don't remove hard drive forcibly. That

may cause data loss or

physical defect of eSATA drive.

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[A] Removing eSATA drive

[B] Change HotPlug Tool setting

HotPlug Tool Window

Unplug the eSATA cable.

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Caution

The EX30S may be removed easily from the ExpressCard slot.

Note

Unplugging the cable from the drive is recommended.

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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Double click HotPlug Tool icon in the task tray to open HotPlug Tool window.

* To start HotPlug Tool, go to Start

Start

- Program

Program

- Hot plug tool

Hot plug tool

and select

HotPlug Tool.

[1] Removing eSATA drive

Connected eSATA drives will be listed. Select the drive and click Stop

Stop

button to remove the drive.

[2] Change HotPlug Tool setting

If the check box is checked, HotPlug Tool runs in the pack ground. If it is unchecked, HotPlug Tool will not run automatically at the next start.

Note

Drive set as Dynamic disk will not be listed, even if the drive is connected. Dynamic disk is not supported by hot plugging.

HotPlug Tool Window

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[3] Customize

You can customize HotPlug Tool function. * Hide icon from Task Tray, if removable disk is not found. If unchecked, the icon shows all the time. * Show warning message, if the system disk is removed. Checked is recommended. * Enumerate only basic disk as a removable disk. Checked is recommended. * Rescan hard disk after resuming from stanby or hibernation mode. Check, If the hard disk is not recognize after resuming.

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-2. Connecting/Removing eSATA drive on Mac

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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.

eSATA cable

Connect eSATA cable to eSATA port of the ExpressCard and eSATA drive.

If the drive is formatted properly, drive will be mounted.

Remove the eSATA cable carefully.

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Unplugging the cable form the drive is recommended.

The EX30S may be removed easily from the ExpressCard slot.

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Removing ExpressCard

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Click Safely Remove Hardware

Safely Remove Hardware

icon in the task tray.

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Select Silicon Image SiI3132 SATALink Controller

Silicon Image SiI3132 SATALink Controller

to remove

the EX30S ExpressCard.

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-1. How to remove EX30S on Windows

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-2. How to remove EX30S on Mac

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

Software Update and Support

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

Technical Support

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Click a small card icon upper right side of the screen and select Power off Card

Power off Card

to remove the EX30S ExpressCard.

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Registration & Tech-support

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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.com/english/

Technical Support

If you have any question, please feel free to contact to our tech-support:

Open 9:30AM-5:00PM(PST) Mon-Fri(except holidays) RATOC Systems International, Inc. Tech support Address: 2000 Wyatt drive Suite 9 Santa Clara, CA 95054 TEL: 408-986-9040 FAX: 408-986-9042

E-mail: http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/contact/support.html

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

Appendix

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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may result in this unit not complying with FCC Rules Part 15.

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