User’s Guide for Qio E3 Professional SxS Media Reader & Writer ™ ™ For Windows
Contents 1 Introduction and Package Contents........................................................................................... 1 Introduction Package Contents—QIO-E3-E34 Package Contents—QIO-E3-PCIE 2 Qio E3 Enclosure Description..................................................................................................... 2 3 Mac User’s Software/Hardware Installation Steps....................................................................
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents Introduction Qio E3’s eSATA controller is based on Sonnet’s Tempo™ SATA 6Gb/s PCIe 2.0 host controller and shares the same functionality. Support for hardware RAID controllers enable Qio E3 to control up to eight drives (in two drive enclosures). Qio E3 is a professional 3-slot SxS media reader & writer, eSATA host controller, and expansion chassis for ExpressCard/34 adapter cards. Included with Qio E3 is either the Sonnet Express Bus Extender PCIe 2.
Chapter 2 – Qio E3 Enclosure Description 1 – Power Indicator LED This indicator lights when Qio E3 is powered, the Sonnet adapter card is installed properly in its slot, the PCIe cable between the two is plugged in securely, and the computer powered on 2 – SxS Media Slots These slots accept both SxS memory cards and ExpressCard/34 adapter cards.
Chapter 3 – Mac User’s Software/Hardware Installation Steps 8. After your computer finishes restarting, proceed to C – SxS Drivers Installation Steps if you downloaded the SxS drivers. If you did not download the SxS drivers and you purchased the QIO-E3-PCIE, go to D – Express Bus Extender PCIe 2.0 Installation Steps. Otherwise, skip to Chapter 4 – Mac User’s Qio E3 Connection Steps. This chapter covers the Qio E3 software and hardware installation steps for Mac users.
Chapter 3 – Mac User’s Software/Hardware Installation Steps D – Express Bus Extender PCIe 2.0 Installation Steps (continued) 5. If you installed the card into a Mac Pro (Mid 2010), Mac Pro (Early 2009), or Mac Pro (Early 2008), proceed to to Chapter 4 – Mac User’s Qio E3 Connection Steps. If you installed the card into a pre-2008 Mac Pro, turn it on. Depending on which version of Mac OS X your computer is running, Expansion Slot Utility will open.
Chapter 4 – Mac User’s Qio E3 Connection Steps Connecting Qio E3 to a MacBook Pro WITH a Thunderbolt™ Port It is important that you connect the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter and the Qio E3 enclosure in the proper order; if your MacBook Pro has a Thunderbolt port, you must plug in the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter AFTER turning on your computer. After installing the software, do the following: 1.
Chapter 4 – Mac User’s Qio E3 Connection Steps Connecting Qio E3 to a Mac Pro It is important that you connect and power Qio E3 in the proper order, before you turn on your computer: 1. Install the software and Bus Extender PCIe 2.0 adapter card as described in the previous chapter. 2. Connect the external PCIe x1 interface cable to the Bus Extender PCIe adapter card in your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the Qio E3 enclosure. 4.
Chapter 5 – Windows User’s Hardware Installation and Connection Steps 3. Open the computer to access the expansion card area (PCI Express slots); refer to your computer’s user manual for specific information. WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity; avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle expansion cards only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins.
Chapter 5 – Windows User’s Hardware Installation and Connection Steps B – Connect Qio E3 to a Laptop Computer Connect the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter and the Qio E3 enclosure in the proper order, before you turn on your computer: 1. Connect the external PCIe x1 interface cable to the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter. 2. Insert the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter into your computer’s ExpressCard slot. 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the Qio E3 enclosure. 4.
Chapter 6 – Windows User’s BIOS Setup and Software Installation Steps A – BIOS Settings Change for Desktop Users A – BIOS Settings Change for Laptop Users Support Note: Due to limited PCI I/O space, you will be instructed in the section below to disable at least one option ROM in the computer’s BIOS. It may be necessary to disable at least one additional option ROM to support all of the Qio’s features. If necessary, you can re-enable option ROMs in the BIOS.
Chapter 6 – Windows User’s BIOS Setup and Software Installation Steps B – Software Download (continued) 5. When the window showing the contents of the .zip file appears, locate and click the Extract Files button. 6. When the Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders window appears, click Browse. 7. When Select a destination window appears, click to choose a destination, and then click Extract. C – SxS Drivers Installation 1. Open the SxS_UDF_vX_xx_and_Device_Drivers_vX_xx folder. 2.
Chapter 7 – SxS Media and ExpressCard/34 Adapter Card Use Inserting and Removing Cards SxS Memory Card Write Protect Switch • Insert cards straight into the slots, parallel to the top cover of the Qio E3 enclosure SxS memory cards have write protect switches. When set to the “WP” position, saving, editing and deleting data are disabled. Do not change the switch position on SxS cards when they are in the Qio E3.
Chapter 8 – Using Drives Connected via eSATA Mac Users: Connecting/Disconnecting Drives Windows Users: Connecting/Disconnecting Drives • Mac OS X users may hot-plug and hot-swap drives connected to the Qio E3 • Always shut down your computer and drives before disconnecting the drives or their cables from the Qio E3 • Before disconnecting cables from the Qio E3 or attached drives, eject any mounted drive or volume by dragging its icon to the Eject icon in the Dock, or clicking its Eject button i
Chapter 9 – Tips and Known Issues Tips Known Issues Hot-Plugging Memory Cards You may hot-plug and hot-swap memory cards in and out of the Qio E3 enclosure. However, you must follow proper procedures for ejecting volumes or else you may lose data on the card or cause your computer to behave unexpectedly. Do not insert cards into the Qio E3 enclosure while your computer is sleeping.
Chapter 10 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications External Connectors (Qio E3 Enclosure) Warnings (continued) • Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or containers that contain liquids which might spill into any openings, or in damp or wet conditions Three ExpressCard/34 (SxS) Two eSATA External PCIe x1 - 18 Two power; one 12VDC @ 3A (20VDC MAX) input, one 12VDC @ .
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