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SeriTek™

/1SM2

Two Port External Serial ATA CardBus Adapter

For Notebook Computers

User Manual for Power Macintosh

FirmTek, LLC

www.firmtek.com

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Apple, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, Mac OS 9.XX, Mac OS X, and the Mac logo

are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated. The "Built for OS X" graphic is a

registered trademark of Apple Computer, Incorporated, and used under license. All other

manufacturer product names mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only and

are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Changes

FirmTek reserves the right to make any changes to product design, specifications, or details

without notice. Actual product photos or screenshots may look different from those provided.

Notice

The material content of this manual is for informational purposes only. It is possible the content

of this manual may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical, or other errors. FirmTek

assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, or from the use of this manual that may result from

such errors, including, but not limited to loss of data or profits.

Before installing SeriTek/1SM2 or any other hardware or software, you are responsible for

backing up data contained on any storage devices. After hardware or software installation, you

are responsible for backing up data on any storage devices at frequent intervals. FirmTek, LLC is

not liable for any loss of data or damage to equipment resulting from the use of SeriTek/1SM2.

External Shielded Serial ATA Cables

The SeriTek family of external Serial ATA adapters (SeriTek/1SE2, SeriTek/1eSE2,

SeriTek/1VE2+2, SeriTek/1VE4, SeriTek/1eVE4, SeriTek/1SM2, and SeriTek/2SM2-E) use

specially shielded external Serial ATA cables to ensure integrity during data transfers. Use

caution and handle the cables carefully. Hold the connector at the ends (not the cable) When

inserting and removing the cable.

Note: The SeriTek/1eSE2, SeriTek/1eVE4, SeriTek/1SM2, and SeriTek/2SM2-E support the

newer style Serial ATA connectors, called “eSATA”connectors. These connectors provide

improved reliability with special metal shielding and retention springs for positive locking. See

“Connecting the Shielded Data Cables”section of this document for more details.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction..............................................................................................1

II. SeriTek/1SM2 System Requirements.....................................................4

III. Installing the SeriTek/1SM2.....................................................................5

IV. Connecting and Formatting Hard Drives.................................................8

V. Using SeriTek/1SM2 Hot-Swap Functionality.......................................20

VI. Troubleshooting.....................................................................................24

VII. Product Support.....................................................................................26

VIII.Product Warranty and Disclaimers........................................................26

IX. Regulatory Compliance Statements......................................................27

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I. Introduction

Welcome

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the SeriTek/1SM2 Serial ATA CardBus host

adapter. This product is yet another innovative solution from the innovative folks at FirmTek.

About This User Manual

This User Manual was written with the assumption you are familiar with your PowerBook

computer, and are comfortable with inserting devices into its CardBus slot. For further

information, and to get acquainted with your computer, please refer to your PowerBook User

Manual.

About Serial ATA Technology

An evolutionary replacement for Parallel ATA, Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Architecture) is

an interface that allows you to add hard drives and peripherals to your Macintosh. Serial ATA

offers insulated cables that are thinner and longer with small 7-pin connectors that allow you to

reliability add fast external storage to your PowerBook computer which you cannot do with the

previous Parallel ATA technology.

About the SeriTek/1SM2 Serial ATA CardBus Host Adapter

The SeriTek/1SM2 CardBus adapter provides an easy and affordable way for Macintosh users to

add inexpensive high-speed storage to their PowerBook computer. With two external Serial ATA

ports, each offering 1.5Gbits/sec performance, the SeriTek/1SM2 provides the high bandwidth to

meet the needs of performance-hungry applications. The SeriTek/1SM2 is CardBus compatible

and should be used in systems that offer CardBus Compatible slots.

Note: The SeriTek/1SM2 is not compatible with PC Card slots with PCMCIA 16-bit interface

technology in early Macintosh notebooks. The SeriTek/1SM2 requires the newer 32-bit CardBus

interface. A list of tested PowerBook computers is provided in Section II below, “SeriTek/1SM2

System Requirements.”Please check your PowerBook specifications to determine if it offers 32-

bit CardBus interface support.

About CardBus Technology

CardBus 32 is a small form factor external expansion bus based on the standard PCI interface

bus and used by many notebook and some desktop computers today. CardBus 32 offers 32 bits

of address and data support and 33MHz busmaster operation. It is an enhancement to the

original PCMCIA 16-bit interface technology used in early notebook computers.

Package Contents

One SeriTek/1SM2 CardBus adapter board

User’s manual on CD-ROM

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SeriTek/1SM2

Two eSATA external ports with exclusive hot-swap capability

Plug-and-Play ease of use

Boosts overall system performance with per-port data transfer rates of up to 150MBytes/sec

or 1.5Gbits/sec

Supports PowerBook CardBus 32 interface

Supports Mac OS 9 with limited functionality. Mac OS X version 10.3 or later is

recommended

Provides performance and protection: Supports native Mac OS X RAID 0/1; Mac OS 9 RAID

with 3rd party software

48-bit LBA support for drive sizes larger than 137GB

Perfect for upgrading and expanding PowerBook computers

Bus master operation enhances multitasking during disk transfers and increases CPU

efficiency: The CPU is free to handle other tasks during data transfers between the PCI Bus

and system memory

Data protection: Supports Mac OS X RAID, Mac OS 9 Software RAID (third party software),

and other storage utilities

Reduced setting on storage devices (no master/slave) means easier installation and

replacement

Brings High Performance data storage to your PowerBook.

Advanced applications that would normally require a Power Macintosh can now be run on

your PowerBook: Desktop publishing, Audio/Video storage and editing, photo/graphics

storage and editing, serving files, etc.

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SeriTek/1SM2 Specifications

General System

Hardware

Requirements

PowerBook, or Power Macintosh with available 32-

bit CardBus expansion slot

Operating Systems

Supported Limited Mac OS 9.xx support: File Transfer only

Mac OS X version 10.3 or later

Bus Type 32-bit CardBus

External

Connectors 2-port external Serial ATA (SATA) shielded interface

eSATA connectors

Drive Types

Supported Serial ATA hard drive

Data Transfer

Rates Up to 150 MBytes/second or 1.5Gbits/second burst

data transfer rate

Drive Modes

Supported Serial ATA

Advanced Data

Features

Fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.5 specification

Bus Mastering off-loads data I/O handling from CPU

Complete 32-bit CRC error checking, for all bits

transmitted (command, data, and status), offers

enhanced data protection for high-speed Serial ATA

drives

Two independent data channels allows for separate

device timings

Automatically identifies and configures drive types

Cables Supported 7-pin external Serial ATA shielded cables/eSATA

Warranty One year limited parts and labor

Physical

Dimensions CardBus Compliant

Power

Requirements 5V ± 5%

Environmental

Temperature:

Operating: +5°C to +55°C

Non-Operating: -25°C to +70°C

Relative humidity:

Operating: 20% to 80%

Non-Operating: 15% to 90%

EMC Compliance EN55022/1998, EN55024/1998 (European

Community)

FCC Part 15 Class B (US)

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II. SeriTek/1SM2 System Requirements

Operating System

Mac OS X version 10.3 or later

Mac OS 9.XX drivers are included but support is limited to transferring data from a Mac

OS 9.XX system to a Mac OS 10.3 or later system.

Hardware Requirements

Compatible PowerBook notebook computers with available 32-bit CardBus expansion

slot. See the PowerBook compatibility list below for a list of PowerBooks that have been

tested for compatibility with the SeriTek/1SM2 adapter.

External powered enclosure equipped with Serial ATA hard drive(s) or Parallel ATA hard

drive(s). Parallel ATA hard drives require compatible Serial ATA to Parallel ATA

converters contained within the enclosure.

The SeriTek/1SM2 requires a PowerBook with at least one available 32-bit CardBus slot.

PowerBook Compatibility List

As of this writing, the following list of Apple PowerBooks notebook computers have been

tested to work with the SeriTek/1SM2 adapter. Other PowerBook computers with

CardBus 32-bit PC Card slots not specifically listed are expected to work with the

SeriTek/1SM2 adapter. Please check your PowerBook specifications to ensure it offers

CardBus 32-bit PC Card support.

oTitanium G4 400MHz and 500MHz: Product code M7952LL/A, M7710LL/A

oTitanium G4 550MHz: DVD reader product code M8362LL/A and with DVD/CD-

writer product code M8622LL/A

oTitanium G4 667MHz: Product code: M8363LL/A (DVD-ROM), M8623LL/A

(Combo)

oTitanium G4 667 and 800MHz: DVI product code M8591LL/A (667 MHz),

M8592LL/A (800 MHz)

oTitanium G4 867MHz and 1GHz: Product code M8858LL/A (867 MHz),

M8859LL/A (1.00 GHz)

o15" Aluminum G4 1GHz and 1.25GHz: Product code M8980LL/A (1.00 GHz),

M8981LL/A (1.25 GHz)

o15" Aluminum G4 1.33GHz and 1.5GHz: Product code M9421LL/A (1.33GHz),

M9422LL/A (800 MHz)

o15" Aluminum G4 1.5GHz and 1.67GHz: Product code M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz,

Combo), M9677LL/A (1.67 GHz SuperDrive)

o15" Aluminum G4 1.67GHz with HR screen: Product code M9969LL/A

o17" Aluminum G4 1GHz: Product code M8793LL/A

o17" Aluminum G4 1.33GHz: Product code M9110LL/A

o17" Aluminum G4 1.5GHz: Product code M9462LL/A

o17" Aluminum G4 1.67GHz: Product code M9689LL/A

o17" Aluminum G4 1.67GHz with HR screen: Product code M9970LL/A

oPowerBook G3 "Pismo:" Family member M7572

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III. Installing the SeriTek/1SM2

Introduction

This section describes the proper method of installing your SeriTek/1SM2.

Caution: Please make sure your data is backed up prior to installing the SeriTek/1SM2

CardBus adapter and hard drive(s) or peripheral(s).

The SeriTek/1SM2 CardBus adapter and your Macintosh contain sensitive components that

can be permanently damaged by Static Electric Discharge. To minimize the chance of

Electro-Static Discharge avoid touching the CardBus connector, handle only the edges of the

card (do not touch the interface connector) and work in an area free of static electricity.

Note: Prior to using you SeriTek/1SM2 disable Sleep Mode by adjusting the Energy Saver to

never allow the sleep function on the system when the SeriTek/1SM2 is installed, if you need

to sleep the system first un-mount drives attached to the SeriTek/1SM2 and unplug the

adapter.

Figure 1: Disabling Sleep Mode When Using the SeriTek/1SM2

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SeriTek/1SM2 CardBus adapter Installation on systems running Mac OS X 10.3 or

later

1. Before inserting the SeriTek/1SM2 into your PowerBook computer, install the appropriate

driver that is located on your SeriTek/1SM2 CD by installing the drivers on the CD.

2. The CD contains two installer applications, one for systems running Mac OS X 10.4.0 or

later, and another for systems running Mac OS X versions prior to 10.4.0. Insert the CD

and click on the appropriate “installer application”for your particular operating system.

3. Insert the SeriTek/1SM2 adapter into an available CardBus slot (see Figure 2). Be sure

the card fully seats. If the metal part of the card is not fully inserted, try turning the card

over and insert again.

Figure 2: Inserting the SeriTek/1SM2

4. Find the Icon that looks like a CardBus card; it should appear next to your other system

status indicators.

Figure 3: CardBus Icon

5. Click on the CardBus Icon ( ), you should see that the system identifies the card as a

storage controller, the SeriTek/1SM2 (see Figure 4). In some circumstances the card

may be identified as Unknown Vendor Mass Storage Controller.

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Figure 4: SeriTek/1SM2 Being Identified by the System

Note: If you inserted your SeriTek/1SM2 card into the system before installing the

driver, the system will identify the card as being from an “Unknown Vendor”(see

Figure 5). This is not a reason for concern as the next time your storage is mounted

the card will be properly identified as a SeriTek/1SM2.

Figure 5: “Unknown Vendor”Being Identified by the System

6. You are now ready to connect and initialize your storage; please see Section IV:

“Connecting and Formatting Hard Drives”section located below.

SeriTek/1SM2 CardBus adapter Installation on Mac OS 9:

1. Drag and drop the system enabler from the CD to the active system folder.

2. Reboot your PowerBook.

3. Insert the SeriTek/1SM2 adapter.

Ready for Use

Your SeriTek/1SM2 CardBus adapter is now installed. You are now ready to connect and

initialize your storage; please see Section IV: “Connecting and Formatting Hard Drives”

below. This section describes important differences in Serial ATA connectors.

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