Mac User’s Guide for Qio Professional Universal Media Reader & Writer ® ™
Contents 1 Introduction and Package Contents........................................................................................... 1 Introduction Package Contents—QIO-E34 Package Contents—QIO-PCIE 2 Qio Enclosure Description..........................................................................................................2 3 Software/Hardware Installation Steps........................................................................................
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents Introduction Qio’s eSATA controller is based on Sonnet’s Tempo™ SATA E4P host controller, sharing the same functionality and drivers. Support for port multipliers and hardware RAID controllers enable Qio to control up to 16 drives (in four drive enclosures). Qio is a universal media reader & writer, eSATA host controller, and expansion chassis for ExpressCard/34 and CardBus adapter cards.
Chapter 2 – Qio Enclosure Description 3 – P2 Media Slots These slots accept both P2 memory cards and CardBus adapter cards 1 – Power Indicator LED This indicator lights when Qio is powered, the Sonnet adapter card is installed properly in its slot, the PCIe cable between the two is plugged in properly, and the computer powered on 4 – Eject Buttons for P2 Media Slots Press these buttons to eject cards from the P2 slots 2 – SxS Media Slots These slots accept both SxS memory cards and ExpressCard/34 ad
Chapter 3 – Software/Hardware Installation Steps A – Software Download Steps C – Express Bus Extender PCIe Installation Steps If you purchased the QIO-PCIE, install the PCIe adapter card into your computer after installing the software. WARNING: Install the software for Qio FIRST. If you connect the Qio to your computer before its software is installed, your computer will crash.
Chapter 4 – Connecting Qio Connecting Qio to a MacBook Pro WITH a Thunderbolt™ Port It is important that you connect the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter and the Qio 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. Connect the external PCIe x1 interface cable to the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter. 2.
Chapter 4 – Connecting Qio Connecting Qio to a Mac Pro It is important that you connect and power Qio in the proper order, before you turn on your computer: 1. Install the software and Bus Extender PCIe 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 enclosure. 4.
Chapter 5 – Memory Card and Adapter Card Use Inserting and Removing Cards • If Your MacBook Pro DOES have a Thunderbolt port, you MUST hot-plug the PCIe Bus Extender ExpressCard/34 adapter Insert the adapter into your computer with the Qio enclosure attached and powered after you turn on your computer; otherwise, Qio will not be recognized in if you boot or restart your computer with the Qio plugged in All Card Types • Insert cards straight into the slots, parallel to the top cover of the Qio enclosure
Chapter 6 – Formatting Drives Connected via eSATA Mac OS X Drive Formatting—RAID Sets This section describes the process of formatting (initializing) multiple hard drives (or volumes) connected to the Qio enclosure’s eSATA ports using Disk Utility under Mac OS X Version 10.5; the process is nearly identical under Mac OS X Version 10.6. If you choose to do so, you may format your drives using SoftRAID 3.1 or later; refer to that product’s documentation for instructions.
Chapter 6 – Formatting Drives Connected via eSATA Mac OS X Drive Formatting—Individual Drives (Not in a RAID Set) This section describes the process of formatting (initializing) individual hard drives connected to the Qio enclosure’s eSATA ports using Disk Utility under Mac OS X Version 10.5; the process is nearly identical under Mac OS X Version 10.6. If you intend to create a Mac OS-formatted RAID set, go back to “Mac OS X Drive Formatting—RAID Sets” on the previous page. 1. Turn on your computer.
Chapter 7 – Tips and Known Issues Tips Known Issues Hot-Plugging Cards You may hot-plug and hot-swap memory cards in and out of the Qio 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 enclosure while your computer is sleeping.
Chapter 8 – Specifications, Precautions, FCC Compliance, and Support Information Specifications External Connectors (Qio Enclosure) Warnings (continued) • Do not insert your fingers or foreign objects inside the enclosure. Two CompactFlash Two CardBus (P2) Two ExpressCard/34 (SxS) Four eSATA External PCIe x1 - 18 Three power; one 12VDC @ 3A (20VDC MAX., rev. d and later) input, two 12VDC @ .
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