Chapter 1 Introduction Icon Key Throughout this manual you will see icons on the left margin that denote either Notes or Special Remarks as outlined below: General Notes and Tips Remarks for PC users and Microsoft Windows OS Remarks for Mac users and Apple Macintosh OS The M9 Mini Pod The External Storage Enclosure “M9”...
Interface Information M9 LX 1. On/Off Switch 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 3. Power Receptacle 4. Fan Settings 5. USB 2.0 Hub 6. USB to Mac/PC 7. Micro Security Slot M9 DX 1. On/Off Switch 2. Exhaust Fan Vent 3. Power Receptacle 4.
System Requirements Mac Requirements • Minimum Apple G3 processor (G4 for 1394b), 64MB RAM Package Content • USB 1.1 equipped Mac; Mac OS 9.2, 10.1.5 or later may vary, • USB 2.0 equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.2 or later depending on •...
Chapter 2 Installing the HDD Preparing the Enclosure 1. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the unit. Be careful not to 2. Lift the top cover off the body. damage any cables 3. Remove the heat sink from the enclosure. or components and double check the connection between...
Chapter 3 System Set Up Connection to your Computer If you buy a spare A few tips on how to connect your external storage enclosure: power adapter for • The M9 was designed to be placed under a Mac Mini your working place •...
Installation on a Macintosh Mac OS 9.2 or Mac OS 10.x with a USB connection: Turn on your computer and start Mac OS If the system Connect the M9 and turn it on doesn’t recognize No driver installation required the drive, turn on The external drive will mount and show up on your desktop** the power first, before connecting...
Installation on a PC Win2000 or WinXP with a USB or Firewire connection: Turn on your Computer and start Windows For safe removal of Connect the M9 and turn it on your drive and to Let Windows search and install the driver automatically assure that no data Open “My Computer”...
Partitioning & Formatting Be aware that this will destroy all your existing data on the drive, Mac OS does not so make sure you have a backup! This step is usually only recognize NTFS required the first time you install a factory new hard drive, if you formatted drives, to change the format or want to erase all data on your drive.
PC running Win2000 or WinXP: Disk Management Program You can choose to Right click on “My Computer” and choose “Manage” create several Select “Disk Management” partitions but be Choose the drive you want to format and right click on it for aware that if you further commands (Choose New Partition) want to change this...
Technical Questions For RMA and other questions, please contact your vendor or check out their online support area. Please read your warranty carefully, as this may vary About this Manual between different vendors. This manual covers all interfaces and combinations for the M9 Enclosure.
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