Table of Contents LOGICUBE SUPERSONIX® USER’S MANUAL ........I TABLE OF CONTENTS................II 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE LOGICUBE SUPERSONIX ......6 Introduction ..................6 Specifications................7 Features..................7 Using this guide................8 System Description ..............8 2. GETTING STARTED (FAST START)..........11 Applying power to the Logicube SuperSonix........11 Calibrating the Color Touch Screen ..........11 Connecting PATA (IDE) Drives...........11...
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FireWire Connection to Windows (for Drive Management) ..64 Removing USB devices..............65 Cloning through the USB port ............65 Using the SuperSonix with the USB Cloning Software ....66 Using the Solitaire Turbo USB Client ..........68 Main Menu Screen ..............68 About Screen ................68 Drive Info..................68...
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Connecting the CF Drive to Windows via USB......76 Connecting Through USB Mode ..........76 Removing USB devices..............77 8. SOFTWARE LOADING INSTRUCTIONS ...........78 Logicube SuperSonix Software Updating Procedures ....78 Loading Software Using the Compact Flash .......78 GLOSSARY .....................79 FAQS .......................85 Troubleshooting Guide ..............88 11.
1. Introduction to the Logicube SuperSonix Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Logicube SuperSonix Hard Drive Duplication device. With proper use, this system will accurately clone HDD for years to come. The Logicube SuperSonix duplicates or “clones” the contents of one hard drive onto another; a source...
GETTING STARTED The Logicube SuperSonix has an intuitive user interface and powerful features that make hard drive cloning fast and easy. It also has an easy-to- use color touch screen. The SuperSonix also features a Wizard function that steps users through basic cloning processes.
The complete Logicube SuperSonix system includes the following: Logicube SuperSonix. • NOTE: The Logicube SuperSonix system does • not come with a hard drive. You may use any supported drive of your choice. An external 12V DC – 8.0 Amp power supply •...
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GETTING STARTED Two UDMA cables (5” and 9”) for connecting • the Master and Target drives to the Logicube SuperSonix. One extra 5” UDMA test cable in a sealed bag. • NOTE: Please do not remove the test cable •...
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Caution: Avoid dropping the Logicube SuperSonix or subjecting it to sharp jolts. When in use, place it on a flat surface. Caution: Keep the unit dry. If you need to clean your Logicube SuperSonix, use a lightly damp, lint free cloth. Avoid using soap or other cleaning agents particularly those containing bleach, ammonia, alcohol or other harsh chemicals.
6. The SuperSonix will retain the calibration setting until the next recalibration. The Logicube SuperSonix is able to detect whether a PATA (IDE) or SATA drive is attached to the Master or Target position. The unit is capable of cloning to/from a SATA drive to a PATA drive and vice versa (as well as PATA to PATA and SATA to SATA).
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2. Connect a Master hard drive and close the Logicube SuperSonix. 3. Plug in the set of 9” cables, to the connections found on the right side of the Logicube SuperSonix. Note: See Figure 3, Connecting a PATA (IDE) Target Drive 4.
GETTING STARTED Connecting a SATA Drive 1. Open the Logicube SuperSonix by pressing on the two latches on the left side of the unit and lift the top. You will notice three connections: One for a UDMA cable (PATA or IDE data cable) and another for a small drive power cable.
Figure 4. Connecting a SATA Master Drive. Figure 5. Connecting a SATA Target Drive. Connecting other types of drives Logicube sells specialized adapters that allow the following types of drives to be connected to the Logicube SuperSonix: Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
• Other specialized adapters are also available. If you are unsure about the type of drive that you have, please contact Logicube Technical Support for assistance. Note: Both eSATA and 1.8” microSATA drives are supported with an optional cable available from Logicube.
& - Tap the respective YES or NO • icons in response to any questions that the Supersonix needs you to answer. Alphanumeric Keystroke Entry The electronic alphanumeric keyboard is used for labeling drive partitions in Master Manager Mode, entering passwords and other functions.
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- Tapping the Wizard Mode icon will bring up the Wizard Selection Menu. This menu provides a list of automated actions. Current SuperSonix Wizard Modes will automatically handle all (Non - FAT, FAT32 & NTFS) and all FAT, FAT32 or NTFS partitions with limited user interaction.
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This screen below represents what a typical clone process will look like during the clone. This is a Wizard Mode example set for - I want to clone a Windows Drive with Master Drive set to Inside. Figure 9. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
3. Cloning Modes and Settings Main Menu Screen The main menu screen appears when the Logicube SuperSonix is first powered up. It displays the Title Screen and five icon driven menu options. Figure 10. Logicube SuperSonix User Manual...
CF card using the USB to CF or FireWire to CF icon. The default Password for upgrading the firmware is logicube (all in lower case). The SuperSonix must not be turned off or interrupted during the update process. Once the Firmware upgrade is complete tap to reboot.
This user selectable feature allows log trace reports to be captured via USB or Serial port to a terminal program like HyperTerminal. Once saved, these reports can be e-mailed to Logicube technical support for advanced hard drive troubleshooting. Choose Debug - ON or OFF...
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Compare the listed revisions to the current versions posted and available on the Logicube website. If updates are necessary all four files will need to be downloaded from the Logicube website and copied to the root directory of a USB flash drive.
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NOTE: It is imperative that power be maintained throughout the SAS adapter update. Do not remove power to the SuperSonix until the update process has completed. NOTE: The SAS adapter must be upgraded to software version V304 and the SuperSonix must be at or upgraded to software version V1.70 in order...
Back or Main to return to the Main Menu. Settings Figure 11. Mirror, Clever, Selective, Master Manager and MD5 Hash settings are discussed in the Cloning Section. The SAS Menu is covered in Section 5 under Optional Peripherals. Diagnostics are covered in section 4. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
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Once value is entered tap 3. Advanced IT users may choose to slow down the process by tapping the Speed icon displayed in Figure 11c. 1. Figure 11c. 4. Tap (Start) to begin the calculation. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
Calculates the MD5 Hash of the cloned Target drive and compares it to the hash value previously stored on the CF. Once the process is complete the SuperSonix will display both values and also indicate if there is a match. MD5 Verification Results for (Model: WDC...
We will also cover each of the other optional preference settings found under the Settings menu, and explain what they do and when to use them. NOTE: Each time the Logicube SuperSonix is powered off the cloning mode and preference settings are returned to their factory defaults.
6. Tap (Start) to begin the cloning process. 7. The Logicube SuperSonix will notify you when cloning has completed. You will see a message that reads Clone Successful! Drive cloned successfully! along with the maximum speed that the transfer process obtained.
NOTE: See the Optional Preference Settings section of this chapter for more information on these preference settings. 3. Tap (Start) to begin the cloning process. The Logicube SuperSonix will notify you when cloning has completed. You will see a message Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
NOTE: Not all copy methods are available for all partition types. Copy Methods within Selective Partitions Mode Clever – Allows the Logicube SuperSonix to determine the best (and usually fastest) way to clone a selected partition. It works with FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS partitions.
3. Tap (Start). After a few seconds the Logicube SuperSonix will display a list of all the partitions found on the Master drive. 4. Note that to the right of each partition label, you will see a designator for the partition...
4. Tap (Start). After a few seconds the Logicube SuperSonix will display a list of all the partitions found on the Master drive. Note that to the right of each partition label, you will see a designator for the partition type: Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
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6. Tap the OK icon. After a few seconds the Logicube SuperSonix will display a list of all Master partitions (if any) that are large enough to hold the data to be cloned from the Target drive.
Most non-OEM Windows 7 installations will have two partitions. The first partition is a 100 MB ‘System Restricted’ partition followed by the Operating System partition. The following steps are necessary for creating correct and bootable clones: Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
The following steps are recommended to create a bootable clone: 1. Use Selective Partitions™ mode. 2. The Logicube SuperSonix will report two or more partitions. One of the partitions may be labeled ‘Recovery’. They should be cloned as follows: a.
Basic, Windows Home Premium, Windows Business and Windows Ultimate). NOTE: Software dated 2008 or later and NTFS CleverCopy mode need to be installed on the SuperSonix in order to CleverCopy Windows Vista. Vista Installations The following Vista installations are supported by CleverCopy mode: •...
Assuming the RE partition is Hidden (type 0x27) as is specified by Microsoft, no special handling is required to yield bootable target drives. The SuperSonix will detect and copy the hidden RE partition correctly followed by a CleverCopy of the Vista bootable partition.
Fig 12. Selective partition Table XP/Vista dual boot XP partition comes before Vista partition: Use the Selective Partitions™ mode on the SuperSonix unit. Set the clone method to “Keep Size” for the XP partition and CleverCopy for the Vista OS partition.
Boot the Master drive and log in as a user with administrative rights. Click the Start icon (the Microsoft Orb) and type cmd.exe at the search window. The cmd.exe application will show up at the top of the box. Right-click it and run it Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
Right-click it and run it as an administrator (or with elevated rights). 3. Set the Cleanup Action to OOBE, and choose to Shutdown after the roll back, as shown in the following screenshot: Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
Settings menu. NOTE: Not all preference settings are available in every cloning mode. NOTE: Logicube strongly recommends against using a hard drive that has been shown to have bad sectors as new defects are likely to develop.
“time-outs” or if you are cloning older drives. Many 2.5” notebook drives require this setting. Direction The Direction preference setting allows you to switch the cloning direction between the Master and Target drives. This setting is particularly useful Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
Phoenix BIOS version 4.0 or earlier is encountered. LBA 8.5 and LRG 8.5 – These settings force all partitions to remain below the 8 GB mark. This is useful with Legacy motherboards that cannot support drives larger that 8.5 GB. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
CLONING MODES AND SETTINGS LBA-1, LBA-2, LRG-1 and LRG-2 – These settings instruct the Logicube SuperSonix to “shave off” one or two cylinders from the total drive size when constructing the Target partition tables. NOTE: It is important to use -1 or -2 settings for all Windows 2000 and Windows XP installations.
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5. When prompted with “Please re-enter the password to confirm”. Enter the password you created above again. 6. The Logicube SuperSonix will now boot to a screen which prompts you to enter a password to unlock the unit. If the correct...
To use an option like OmniDiagnostics, it first needs to be enabled. To enable OmniDiagnostics on your Logicube SuperSonix, contact Logicube to purchase a license key that is unique to your unit. Once you have obtained the license key, follow this procedure to enter it into your Logicube SuperSonix 1.
Master drive. This setting has four options, which include: Abort - This mode will cause the Logicube SuperSonix to halt if an error such as a bad suspect drive sector is encountered. Skip - This is the default setting. Skip will allow the Logicube SuperSonix to continue by stepping over the bad sector.
OMNIDIAGNOSTICS back icon. The SuperSonix will now perform the action you’ve selected whenever an Error is encountered during cloning. 4. Modify the other Setting preferences – Mode, Verify, Direction, CHS Mode, and Speed - as needed. 5. Tap the Start icon.
6. Tap the Start icon to begin scanning. A status screen will appear. 7. When finished, the Logicube SuperSonix will notify you if the scan was successful and provide a summary report containing the number of Bad Sectors, Weak Sectors and Weak Spots.
4. If “<Yes>” is chosen, the Repair Target operation will begin and a status screen will appear. 5. When finished, the Logicube SuperSonix will notify you and provide a summary containing the number of Bad Sectors, Weak Sectors, Weak Spots, Repaired and Unrepaired sectors.
The erase process will then start and display the Mode, Speed, number of passes requested and the final pattern to be written. 6. The Logicube SuperSonix will notify you when erasing is complete. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
CloneCard Pro. Now the Logicube SuperSonix can be connected to the external cable of the card, and operation commences as if the Logicube SuperSonix is connected to the Target hard drive. All Logicube SuperSonix modes and options are operational as though an actual drive is connected, with the exception of the speed of transfer.
FREEDOS operating system. Follow the loading directions that come with our CloneCard Pro. Using the Logicube CloneCard Pro to Capture a Drive Cloning with the CloneCard takes just a few steps. 1. Insert the CloneCard Pro into one of the...
OPTIONAL PERIPHERALS 6. Make all the necessary settings on your SuperSonix. Do not use one of the SuperSonix included PATA drive cables. They are incompatible with the CloneCard Pro! 7. Set the Speed setting to PIO-Medium. No settings are available on the client program.
IDE ribbon cable on the SAS adapter. 5. Connect the other side of the CBL-002B to the external power port of the SuperSonix. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
SAS adapter above the label MASTER and proceed to step 1. 1. Install a SATA or IDE hard drive inside the Logicube SuperSonix as defined in section 2 Getting Started. NOTE: For 100% Mirror clones the target drive should be at least as large as the drive to be captured.
NOTE: Cloning data to a SAS drive in the Master position is not supported. 1. Insert the power supply cord to turn on the Logicube SuperSonix. The LED located on top of the SAS adapter near the RESET button will illuminate green indicating the adapter is receiving power correctly.
OPTIONAL PERIPHERALS 3. You can perform a drive info check to verify that the SuperSonix recognizes either of the SAS drives connected through the SAS adapter. Press the SAS Drive Info icon and select one of Tap two drive choices shown in Figure 16.
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Once value is entered press 4. Tap (Start) to begin the calculation. 5. To verify the SAS target matches the Master drive tap the Verify SAS Target icon. Figure 20. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
Target drive. If the MD5 hash value matches the previously stored value for the Master drive the SuperSonix will display a large check mark indicating a pass condition along with both MD5 hash values.
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Once the USB option is activated, the USB cloning feature can only be used in conjunction with that specific cloning device. A SAS/USB enabled SuperSonix may be able to clone flash media cards by using a USB multi card reader in conjunction with the SAS adapter. Note that this functionality has not been fully verified and is not guaranteed.
FireWire connectivity is supported for Drive Management mode. Drive cloning through FireWire will be supported in a future software update. Minimum requirements • A Logicube SuperSonix unit with integral USB / FireWire ports. • A 586 or better PC compatible computer with CD-ROM drive.
USB cable (provided) to a PC USB slot on one end. Do not attach the other end to the SuperSonix yet. 4. From the Main Screen of the SuperSonix, tap the Miscellaneous Icon. 5. Tap the USB / FireWire Icon 6.
FireWire (1394) cable (provided) to a PC FireWire slot on one end. Do not attach the other end to the SuperSonix yet. 4. From the Main Screen of the SuperSonix, tap the Miscellaneous Icon . 5. Tap the USB / FireWire Icon.
Removing USB devices Before physically disconnecting the USB cloning adapter and/or shutting down power to the Logicube SuperSonix, the unit has to be properly "unmounted" from Windows. To do that: 1. Locate the USB icon in the system tray (typically at the bottom right of screen).
1. Attach a SATA or PATA (IDE) drive of your choice to the inside position of the SuperSonix. 2. Apply power to the SuperSonix and let it load to the main screen. 3. From the main screen of the SuperSonix, tap the Miscellaneous Icon.
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BIOS reports NO USB Drive is present! The USB Drive is not connected! Please re-check the USB connection and the Logicube USB Adapter! Press the Escape key to exit or any other key to retry At this point, you can try a different USB port, or even one of the other different choices from the CD- ROM (as seen in step 9).
Another screen will come up asking you to select either the <Turbo> or <PCDrive> drive. Click the Back button to access the drive inside the SuperSonix. Click the Select button to access the drive inside the computer. The unit will then access the drive selected and report back the drive’s model number, capacity,...
Turbo->PC will copy from the SuperSonix to the computer, while PC- >Turbo will copy from the computer to the SuperSonix. If you need to change any setting, click the BACK button. Otherwise, click the SELECT button to begin the cloning process.
Turbo->PC will copy from the SuperSonix to the computer, while PC- >Turbo will copy from the computer to the SuperSonix. If you need to change any setting, click the BACK button. Otherwise, click the SELECT button to begin the cloning process.
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Once the white arrow is pointing to “Selective” click the Select button. This will start scanning the Master drive (whether in the SuperSonix or in the computer) and a list of partitions will be displayed on the screen.
Turbo->PC will copy from the SuperSonix to the computer, while PC- >Turbo will copy from the computer to the SuperSonix. If you need to change any setting, click the BACK button. Otherwise, click the SELECT button to begin the cloning process.
SuperSonix (labeled as <Turbo> on the Solitaire Turbo USB Client) and the computer’s hard drive (labeled as <PCDrive> on the Solitaire Turbo USB Client. Turbo->PC will copy from the SuperSonix to the computer PC->Turbo will copy from the computer to the SuperSonix...
SPEED This setting cannot be changed. Since the SuperSonix is connected to the computer via a USB connection, the only available speed setting is USB. Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
Software loading Instructions. Inserting and Removing the Compact Flash Please refer to Figure 24 below. 1. At the bottom of the Logicube SuperSonix is a Compact Flash (CF) slot. Make sure that it is clear. 2. Hold the CF Drive so that the Logicube label faces up.
98 or above. 2. Please remove both IDE and/or SATA cables from the Target Drive connectors at the back of the Logicube SuperSonix unit. 3. Connect the USB cable (provided) to a PC USB slot on one end. Do not attach the other end to the Logicube SuperSonix yet.
Removing USB devices Before physically disconnecting the USB cloning adapter and/or shutting down power to the Logicube SuperSonix, the unit has to be properly "unmounted" from Windows. To do that: 1. Locate the USB icon in the system tray (typically at the bottom right of screen).
Logicube SuperSonix Software Updating Procedures New and improved software will appear from time to time on our web site at www.logicube.com. It is possible to update the operating software in the field by a user using the Compact Flash Card.
The clusters associated with a file are kept track of in the drive’s File Allocation Table (FAT). The maximum number of available clusters on a drive depends on the available size of the FAT table. Logicube SuperSonix User Manual...
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4.0 and above, and for older versions of Windows 95 is called FAT16. The FAT table for Windows 95 OSR2 or newer, Windows 98 and Windows ME is called FAT32. FAT16 allows for a maximum of Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
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BIOS. To use, it must be supported by both the BIOS and the drive. Master Drive, Logicube SuperSonix The hard drive from which the Logicube SuperSonix is copying data to the Target drive. The Master drive is commonly the one placed inside the Logicube SuperSonix.
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GLOSSARY device is the Master or the Slave is determined by jumper settings on the device, itself. Not to be confused with Logicube SuperSonix Master Drive. NTFS (New Technology File System) The standard file system of the Windows NT operating system. It offers a number of performance, extendibility, and security improve- ments over the File Allocation Table (FAT).
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The secondary device connected to an IDE interface. See Master/ Single Drive. SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) A diagnostic utility built into some modern hard drives that constantly monitors the media, electronic components and mechanical components. If Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...
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SMART is capable of notifying the user. Target Drive, Logicube SuperSonix The hard drive to which the Logicube SuperSonix copies the contents of the Master drive. The Target drive is commonly the one connected externally to the Logicube SuperSonix.
Western Digital “Xpert” series Hard Drives (an older manufactured version), where the jumper is set to the master position. Q. I’m trying to update my Logicube SuperSonix with the latest software but I cannot get my PC to communicate with the unit.
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A. Yes. For Master drives that contain FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS partitions, the Logicube SuperSonix will take care of all the necessary adjustments to ensure that a Target drive of any size will be valid and bootable. Many combinations of Master and Target drives sizes up to 250 GB were tested and found to be valid.
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FAQS A. The Logicube SuperSonix does duplicate the SID. Because of this, it is recommended that a SID changer be installed on the Master drive so that the first time the newly cloned Target is booted-up, all SID's will be replaced with fresh ones.
The type of cloning operation performed can also affect transfer speeds. When cloning FAT16 partitions, it is sometimes necessary to change the cluster class of the partition. In such cases, the Logicube SuperSonix utilizes a more complex method of ensuring it creates a valid Target drive.
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Defragment cannot handle the increased number of clusters that exist when Targets larger than 8 GB have been cloned from Master drives smaller than 8 GB. To prevent the problem from occurring, change the Logicube SuperSonix default CleverCopy mode to Selective Partitions™. Then select the Defragment copy method for the partition(s) you wish to clone.
82, 85, 86 WipeClean™ Target Mode, 32, 49, 50, 83 Technical Support Information For further assistance please contact Logicube Technical Support at: (001) 818 700 8488 7am-5pm PST, M-F (excluding US legal holidays) or by email to techsupport@logicube.com Logicube SuperSonix User’s Manual...