Microtek Converter User Manual

FireWire-Ultra SCSIConverterFR1SXUser’s GuideDec. 2006Rev. 5.0

62. Make sure that the SCSI ID of the SCSI device is set properly. It must befrom 0 to 6. ID 7 is reserved for the FR1SX. SCSI ID is usually set with

75. Next step is connecting firewire cable to firewire port of the FR1SX and thecomputer, as Fig.4 shows. In most cases, the SCSI device will be recog

8OPTIONAL AC adapterAC adapter JackFig. 5The FR1SX works as a Firewire repeater as Fig.5 shows. It extends thedistance between one Firewire device and

93. How to check if device is workingTry following sequence, too.1. Unplug the firewire cable from the FR1SX or the computer.2. Turn off the SCSI devi

10If the SCSI device is still not recognized:If you are using Windows system, go to Chapter 3-1If you are using Mac OS X system, go to Chapter 3-2If y

113-1-1. Mass Storage Device ( ie. hard drive, removabledrive )Mass storage device with the FR1SX should be recognized by the systemautomatically. On

123-1-2. Scanner device, Tape drive, CD/DVD burner, etc.If the device driver of the SCSI device(ie. scanner, tape drive etc.) is not in-cluded in Wind

13 If the New Hardware Wizard doesn’t appear, but there is a yellow ‘!’ point on“RATOC System_Inc. IEEE1394-SCSI-3 IEEE1394 SBP2 Device” on theDevice

14Following is an example of Windows2000/Xp how to find and install the driverof the SCSI device.If the New Hardware Wizard requires the driver, Start

156. If the driver is included, the manufacturer and the model number of the SCSIdevice should be listed. Select proper device and click Next. If ther

FR1SX1.Introduction ...11-1. Package Contents ...

16Windows 98SE(Second Edition) Storage Supplement UpdateIf you use Windows 98 SE, we highly recommend to install Storage Supple-ment Update from Micro

173-2. Mac OS XIf the SCSI device is a mass storage device like a hard drive or a removabledrive, go to Chapter 3-2-1.If the SCSI device is not a mas

183-2-2. Scanner device, Tape drive, CD/DVD burner, etc.The other SCSI devices besides mass storage device should be recognized bythe system automatic

193-3. Mac OS 9If the SCSI device is a mass storage device like a hard drive or a removabledrive, go to Chapter 3-3-1.To use following device or soft

203-3-2. B’sCrew SIM driverIf the driver of the SCSI device or the software which comes with the SCSIdevice supports only SCSI API / SCSI interface, y

Macintosh21The B’sCrew SIM driver has following restrictions:1. The SIM Driver mode must be set enable(Default setting is enable). You canset or r

22Follow the instructions to install the B’sCrew SIM driver.1. To get the SIM driver, you have to download it from our Registered Userpage. Before dow

Macintosh234. Configuration UtilityYou can change configuration settings on the FR1SX for the SCSI devicewith using the utility. You can update/ch

24Delay time until 1394 transaction start (sec.)Default value is 4. If START UNIT command is disabled(Default), itindicates the delay time to start 1

Macintosh25If you are using Windows system, go to Chapter 4-2If you are using Mac OS X system, go to Chapter 4-3If you are using Mac OS 9 system,

4. Configuration Utility ... 234-1. You can change following settings ... 234-2. Installing Uti

26You can change configuration settings on the FR1SX for the SCSI device.1. From the Start button, select Programs, RATOC FireWire Utility, andthen F

Macintosh273. If the FR Configuration is launched for the first time on Windows XP/2000, the New Hardware Wizard may appear. Just click Next and t

28Advanced: The advanced window in the next page will appear.Default: Default settings will be loaded.Write: Click Write button to write settings. You

Macintosh29You can go back to the previous Window by clicking Back button.There are some examples of configuration settings. Refer to Chapter 4-5.

304-3. FR1 Utility ( Mac OS X )The FR1 Utility for Mac OS X doesn’t need installation. You can directlylaunch it from CD-ROM. Before using this utili

Macintosh31Click Enable FR1 Utility button and restart the system.After the system being restarted, allthe values are read from the FR1SX.Default

324-4. Installing the FRUty ( Mac OS 9 )Before install the FRUty on Mac OS 9, we recommend to make a copy ofMac OS Base setting from the Extensions Ma

Macintosh335. FRUTY folder is created in the location that you have specified. Open thefolder and start FR1 Utility. Following window will appear.

34After changing configuration settings, revert extensions setting. Open theExtensions Manager and change selected set from FR1SX CONFIGURA-TION to th

Macintosh354-5. Examples of Configuration settingScanners:CanonScan FB620S, Sharp JX-270/JX-370Set 2 at Delay time between power on and SCSI bus r

7. Troubleshooting ... 477-1. General Hardware Troubleshooting ... 477-2. When copying file

365. Firmware UpdateYou can update/change firmware with the same utility. Refer to Chapter 4regarding Configuration settings.5-1. Updating firmware o

Macintosh373. Click Browse to specify firmware data. The CD-ROM includes a firmwaredata. The latest version may have been released on our web site

385-2. Updating firmware on Mac OS XThe FR1 Utility for Mac OS X doesn’t need installation. You can directlylaunch it from CD-ROM. Before using this

Macintosh394. Click OK on the following window.Before quitting the utility, it must be disabled to make all the firewire deviceswork properly. Cli

405-3. Updating firmware on Mac OS 9Refer to Chapter 5-4 for installation of the utility.1. Before starting this utility, make sure the followings:a.

Macintosh414. Click a small button at left of Select New Firmware Data File tospecify firmware data file.5. The window in the previous page will a

425-4. Specific firmware revision for specific SCSI devicePrinters:Fuji Pictrography Series(PG3000,PG3500,PG4000,PG4000II,PG4500)Firmware 1.23 works b

436-1. How to use FRFMTW9X on Windows Me/98SEFollow the steps through to format the SCSI drive:1. Make sure the SCSI device is connected and turned o

447. The Initialize/Format screen will appear. Select format type. If you want todo Low Level Format simultaneously, check Low Level Format. Then, cli

458. If you selected IBM-PC/AT FDISK format at step 7, the message boxsaying You should create partition next will appear. Then, click OK. Youwill see

11.IntroductionThe FR1SX is a Firewire to Ultra SCSI Converter for use in Firewire portenabled system. This User’s Guide describes how to install and

466-2. How to use FRFMTW2K on Windows XP/2000If you format a HDD, removable disk on Windows XP/2000, you usuallyuse Disk Management in the Computer Ma

477. Troubleshooting7-1.General Hardware TroubleshootingT Make sure the FR1SX’s power LED comes on. If the LED does not come on, your SCSI device m

487-2. When copying files is failedWhen you come across an error message during copying files or the systemlocks up, try to reduce transfer speed with

497-3. When a new drive letter is not assigned(Windows)When you connect a HDD which is not formatted or does not have partition, anew drive letter wil

507-4. When the green power LED does not come onCheck the following points:1. Make sure the SCSI device is powered on properly.2. Turn off the SCSI de

517-5. Wrong drive name appears on the removable icon(Win 98SE / Me)When you click the hardware removable icon on the Task Bar, you may see awrong dri

525. You will see the next screen. Check Display a list of all the drivers in aspecific location, so you can select the driver you want and click Next

537-6. Wrong device icon appears in [My Computer] (Win 2000/XP)If you exchange SCSI devices on Windows2000/XP, as shown below, the de-vice icon in My

544. If you have changed from a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to a Removable disk orHDD, you can find a RATOC Systems_Inc. IEEE1394-SCSI-3 IEEE1394SBP2 Device str

555. Select Driver tab on the screen and click the Update Driver button.6. Update Device Driver Wizard will start up. Click Next.7. Install Hardware D

21-2. LayoutAC Adapter jackPower LED (Green)Fig. 1 shows the front side layout of the FR1SX. Power LED light-onstate indicates the FR1SX is powered. I

567-8. Write error happens with an old Castlewood ORBThe AC adapter the Castlewood ORB uses may not be able to provide enoughtermination power for the

578. Optional itemsOptional AC adapter and optional SCSI adapters are available on ourdirect online shop. http://www.firewireshop.comFR-AC05 (AC Adapt

589. Registration and Tech-Support9-1. How to RegisterWe highly recommend to register yourself as our customer through ouron-line registration. (http:

5910. SpecificationsProduct Name :FR1SXTransfer :SCSI •Max synchronous transfer 20MBytes/sec (When you connect an Ultra SCSI device) •Ma

60AppendixTrademarks-Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.-MacOS, PowerMacintosh, PowerBook and Mac logo are registered trademar

31-3. System RequirementsSystemIEEE 1394 (Firewire) enabled systemOS• Mac OS X 10.1.x or later / Mac OS 9.1 or later• Windows Server 2003/XP/2000/Me/9

41-4. Restrictions & Limitations• FR1SX does not support multiple SCSI IDs. (If multiple SCSI device isconnected, the lowest SCSI ID’s device is r

52.InstallationFollow the steps through to connect the FR1SX to a SCSI device2-1.Connecting the FR1SX to a SCSI device1. Make sure if the SCSI device