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UltraDock™ v4

USER MANUAL

Revised August 2, 2011

Features

• Quadruple connectivity! UltraDock is compatible with four different interfaces: eSATA, FireWire 800,

FireWire 400 and USB.

• Self-aligning connector provides easy attachment of IDE/PATA 3.5” drives

• Host attachment for 2.5” and 3.5” SATA drives.

• LEDs show when unit is receiving power as well as power output status

• Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off)

• Host-detection LEDs indicate connection to either FireWire or USB host

• Access LED shows hard drive activity

• Small size allows you to take it anywhere

• Aluminum case is briefcase tough, with excellent heat dissipation

• Two options for power input: Use the included AC adapter, or use a 4-wire connector from a

computer’s power supply

Summary of content (8 pages)

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UltraDock™ v4 USER MANUAL Revised August 2, 2011 Features • Quadruple connectivity! UltraDock is compatible with four different interfaces: eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB. • Self-aligning connector provides easy attachment of IDE/PATA 3.5” drives • Host attachment for 2.5” and 3.5” SATA drives.
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CRU Table of Contents 1. Pre-Installation Steps 2 1.1 UltraDock v4 Accessories 1.2 Identifying Parts 2 3 2. Installation Steps 3 2.1 Attach a Bottom Plate 2.2 Hard Drive Attachment 4 5 5 2.2.1 IDE/PATA: 3.5-inch 2.2.2 SATA HDD: 3.5-inch & 2.5-inch 5 2.3 Connecting and Powering UltraDock 2.4 Using UltraDock v4 with WiebeTech’s v4 Combo Adapters 5 3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 6 3.1 Usage with Macintosh Computers 6 5 3.1.1 Compatibility 3.1.2 Using Volumes 3.1.
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CRU 1.2 Identify the Parts of your UltraDock Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new UltraDock. This will aid you in the remaining steps. 1.2.3 Connectors LEDs a Hard drive access b Unit is connected to USB host c Unit is connected to FireWire host d +12V DC power input is present e Optional 4-pin power input is connected f +12V Power output to drive is on (yellow wire) g +5V Power output to drive is on (red wire) 2. Installation Steps 2.
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CRU 2.2 Hard Drive Attachment 2.2.1 IDE/PATA: 3.5-inch If using a 3.5-inch IDE/PATA drive, configure the jumpers on your hard drive. The drive must be set to the Master setting. Consult the instructions for your drive (some drives display configuration information on the drive’s label). A few drives have both “Master with Slave Present” and “Master without Slave” options. Choose the latter in this case. In rare cases, if the Master setting does not work then try Cable Select.
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CRU 2.3 Connecting and Powering UltraDock Connect the eSATA, FireWire or USB cable from your computer into the corresponding port on the UltraDock. FireWire 400 FireWire 800 USB eSATA Connect power to the UltraDock. Use either the included AC adapter or, optionally, you can connect a 4wire power cable from inside a computer case. This is useful if you wish to access a drive inside a computer without removing it first.
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CRU 3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 3.1 Usage with Mac OS X 3.1.1 Compatibility UltraDock does not require drivers for operation under Mac OS X. However, if you install a host card specifically to work with this product, that card may require drivers. See your card’s User Manual for drivers and instructions. 3.1.2 Using Volumes If the hard drive attached to the UltraDock is already formatted, an icon representing the drive’s volume will appear (mount) on the desktop.
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CRU 4. Frequently Asked Questions Q: My UltraDock v4 works great with SATA drives but I am having compatibility issues with IDE/PATA drives. What should I do? A: First check to make sure the SATA power/data cable is unplugged from the SATA output port. IDE/PATA drives cannot be recognized if a SATA connection is made with the SATA output. Next check to make sure the 4-pin power cable is plugged into the IDE/PATA drive.
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CRU 5. Technical Specifications Product Name Drive Interfaces Host Interfaces Power Supply Compatibility Operating System Shipping Weight Dimensions Compliance Support UltraDock v4 3.5-inch IDE/PATA 2.5-inch & 3.5-inch SATA eSATA FireWire 800 (two ports, daisy-chainable) FireWire 400 USB 2.0 Input: 100-240VAC; Output: +12V 3.5-inch IDE/PATA, 3.5-inch SATA and 2.