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Ratoc Systems CB31Pismo User Manual

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Ultra SCSI (FAST-20) CardBus PC Card
CB31Pismo
User's Guide
March 2005
Rev. 2.0

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  • Page 1 Ultra SCSI (FAST-20) CardBus PC Card CB31Pismo User’s Guide March 2005 Rev. 2.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Setup....................2 2-1. Mac OS X Setup ....................3 2-1-1. Installing the driver for the CB31Pismo on Mac OS X ............4 2-1-2. Insert the CB31Pismo to the PC card slot ................6 2-1-3. Remove the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot ............... 6 2-2.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction This User’s Guide describes how to install, use, and troubleshoot the RATOC CB31 Ultra SCSI CardBus PC Card (called CB31Pismo in this User’s Guide). Please refer to our web site for additional information. (http:// www.ratocsystems.com) 1-1. Package Confirmation Check package contents: •...

  • Page 4: Setup

    SCSI device provides termination power. • You can not boot up Mac OS from a SCSI device connected to the CB31Pismo. Do not install Mac OS into the SCSI device connected to the CB31Pismo.

  • Page 5: Mac Os X Setup

    2. Setup 2-1. Mac OS X Setup Here’s how to get started with the CB31Pismo and SCSI devices on MacOS X: 1. Check the restrictions before you install the CB31Pismo. 2. Install the driver for the CB31Pismo. Refer to Chapter 2-1-1.

  • Page 6: Installing The Driver For The Cb31Pismo On Mac Os X

    2. Setup 2-1-1. Installing the driver for the CB31Pismo on Mac OS X 1. Insert the CD-ROM which comes with the CB31Pismo and double click on CD-ROM icon. 2. Double click “MacOS X” folder. 3. Double click “cb31p” package.
  • Page 7 2. Setup 4. Follow the instructions of the installer. Restart the system after installing the driver.

  • Page 8: Insert The Cb31Pismo To The Pc Card Slot

    2. Setup 2-1-2. Insert the CB31Pismo to the PC card slot On Mac OS X, the driver support hot plug in of the CB31Pismo. You can insert the CB31Pismo after restarting the system. 2-1-3. Remove the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot On Mac OS X, the driver doesn’t support hot plug out of the CB31Pismo.

  • Page 9: Mac Os 9 Setup

    2. Setup 2-2. Mac OS 9 Setup Here’s how to get started with the CB31Pismo and SCSI devices on MacOS 9: 1. Check the restrictions before you install the CB31Pismo. 2. Install the driver for the CB31Pismo. Refer to Chapter 2-2-1.

  • Page 10: Installing The Driver For The Cb31Pismo On Mac Os 9

    2. Setup 2-2-1. Installing the driver for the CB31Pismo on Mac OS 9 1. Insert the CD-ROM which comes with the CB31Pismo and double click on CD-ROM icon. 2. Double click “Mac OS 9.x” folder.
  • Page 11 2. Setup 3. Double click installer icon. 4. Follow the instructions of the installer. Restart the system after installing the driver.

  • Page 12: Insert The Cb31Pismo To The Pc Card Slot

    2-2-3. Remove the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot On Mac OS 9, the driver support hot plug out of the CB31Pismo, too. If SCSI device is mounted on the desktop, it must be unmounted before removing the CB31Pismo from the PC card slot. To unmount the...

  • Page 13: Using Scsi Devices

    3. Be sure that each SCSI device has a unique SCSI ID, ranging from 0 to 6. The CB31Pismo uses SCSI ID 7. You can usually change a SCSI ID with a switch on the back of the SCSI device. For more informa- tion, refer to the SCSI device’s manual.
  • Page 14 5. Attach the SCSI connector on the other end of the SCSI cable into a SCSI device. 6. Turn on all the SCSI devices connected to the CB31Pismo. 7. Wait until ACCESS lights of the SCSI devices are turned off. 8. Turn your PC on and insert the CB31Pismo into your PC.

  • Page 15: Scsi Configuration Utility

    4. SCSI ConfigurationUtility 4. SCSI Configuration Utility The software CD-ROM which comes with the CB31Pismo includes a SCSI configuration utility. This may be required for some SCSI devices. Before starting this utility, close all other running programs. 4-1. Installing the Configuration Utility on MacOS X 1.
  • Page 16 4. SCSI Configuration Utility 4. Double click “CB31 Config_X”. 4. Follow the instructions of the installer.
  • Page 17 4. SCSI ConfigurationUtility 5. The CB31 Configuration Utility will be copied in Applications folder. Double click the CB31 Config_X icon to launch the utility. 6. Following window appears. Refer to 4-3 Configuration Window regarding each settings .

  • Page 18: Installing The Configuration Utility On Mac Os X

    4. SCSI Configuration Utility 4-2. Installing the Configuration Utility on Mac OS 9 1. Insert the CD-ROM which comes with the CB31Pismo and double click on CD-ROM icon. 2. Double click “Mac OS 9.x” folder.
  • Page 19 4. SCSI ConfigurationUtility 3. Double click “SCSI Configuration-CardBus”. 4. Following Window will appear.

  • Page 20: Configuration Utility Window

    4. SCSI Configuration Utility 4-3. SCSI Configuration Utility Window [PCI Burst Mode] Default is Enable. If the PC does not support PCI Burst Mode, check Disable. [Parity] Default is Enable. If you connect the device which does not have parity check function, check Disable.

  • Page 21: Faqs (Troubleshooting)

    A4: Try to reduce SCSI device connected to the CB31Pismo. Q: MacOS doesn’t start up from the device connected to the CB31Pismo. A: It is because CB31Pismo it self is recognized after MacOS is loaded. You cannot boot MacOS form the SCSI device connected to the CB31Pismo.

  • Page 22: Registration And Tech-Support

    -Technical Support- You can get a Tech support from RATOC at the following (Open Monday - Friday, 9:30A.M. to 5:00P.M(PST) except holidays) RATOC Systems International, Inc. Tech support Address: 2000 Wyatt Drive Suite 9 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone : (408)986-9040 : (408)986-9042 E-mail : http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/contact/support.html...

  • Page 23: Options

    -Centronics 50P SCSI-I cable (2 feet) -DB 25P SCSI-I cable (2 feet) -HD 50P female to Centronics 50P male adapter If you have any questions about these options, contact to: RATOC Systems International, Inc. TEL : (408)955-9400 FAX: (408)955-9402 E-mail: http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/contact/sales.html...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    8. Specifications 8. Specifications Specifications of the CB31Pismo SCSI Interface •Ultra SCSI (FAST-20) •Single ended SCSI PC Card •PC Card Standard Compliant CardBus (Type II) Data Transfer Rate •Up to 20MB/sec with Ultra SCSI devices (synchronous) •Up to 10MB/sec with SCSI-II devices (synchronous) •Up to 132MB/sec between host and CB31...
  • Page 25 8. Specifications SCSI Cable Connector Pin Assignment The following figure indicates the pin assignment of the CB31 SCSI cable(PC Card side). The connector uses a Hirose NX30TA-25PAA or compatible connector. Do not use any other SCSI cables than the supplied one. SIGNAL SIGNAL TERMPWR...
  • Page 26 Appendix Appendix Trademarks -MacOS, Macintosh and Powerbook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. -Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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