Acard AEC-6293M User manual

AEC-6293M
1-ch eSATA/ 1-ch SATA/ 1-ch
IDE Adapter
User's Manual
Version: 1.1
Copyright©2008 ACARD Technology Corp.
Release: March 2008

Copyright and Trademarks
The information of the products in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility
for any errors that appear in this manual.
ACARD is the trademark of ACARD Technology Corp. Microsoft and the Windows Logo are the
registered trademarks, and Windows is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All brands and
trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
This manual contains materials protected under International Copyright Conventions. All right
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, without the written permission of the manufacturer. All
requirements should be addressed to ACARD Technology Corp.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................
1.1 Overview ............................................................................
1.2 Features ............................................................................
1.3 Specifications ....................................................................
1.4 OS Compatibility ................................................................
1.5 Package and Others ..........................................................
1.5.1 Package ........................................................................
1.5.2 Spec Parameters ..........................................................
1.5.3 Connectors ...................................................................
Chapter 2 Installation .................................................................
2.1 Hardware Installation .........................................................
2.2 Software Installation ..........................................................
Chapter 3 Firmware Update ......................................................
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ........................................................
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WEEE Statement
In order to cope with the increasing waste electrical and electronic equipment, reduce the use of
landfill and incinerator, and prevent the harmful matter of waste equipment from entering the
environment, the European Union (EU) has set the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) asking manufacturers to collect, recycle and treat waste electrical and
electronic equipment properly. Member nations already established their free of charge recycle
systems of WEEE before August 13, 2005. Accordingly, ACARD has to be responsible for
recycling all products exported to Germany. You can return your ACARD product that needs
recycling to a local collector.
WEEE Erklärung
Mit dem Ziel die steigende Menge elektrischer und elektronischer Altgeräte zu bewältigen ohne
hierzu unnötig Mülldeponien und Verbrennungsanlagen zu belasten und um die Verschmutzung
der Umwelt durch freiwerdende Stoffe aus den Altgeräten zu vermeiden, hat die Europäische
Union (EU) die Richtlinie über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte erlassen. Die Richtlinie verpflichtet
Hersteller, elektrische und elektronische Altgeräte umweltgerecht einzusammeln, zu recyceln und
zu entsorgen. Die Mitgliedsstaaten der EU haben bereits ihre kostenfreien Recyclesysteme
konform der WEEE vor dem 13. August 2005 eingerichtet. Entsprechend der Richtlinie ist ACARD
verantwortlich für die umweltgerechte Entsorgung aller nach Deutschland exportierten ACARD
Produkte. Sie können Ihr zu entsorgendes ACARD Produkt zu Ihrer örtlichen Sammelstelle
bringen.
AEEA verklaring
Met het doel de stijgende hoeveelheid afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur te
beheersen zonder hiervoor onnodig stortplaatsen en verbrandingsovens te belasten en om de
vervuiling van het milieu door vrijkomende stoffen uit de afgedankte apparatuur te voorkomen,
heeft de Europese Unie (EU) de richtlijn betreffende afgedankte elektrische en elektronische
apparatuur besloten. Deze richtlijn verplicht fabrikanten afgedankte elektrische en elektronische
apparatuur in te zamelen, te recyclen en te verwijderen. De lidstaten van de EU hebben reeds de
kosteloze recyclesystemen volgens de AEEA vóór de 13 augustus 2005 ingericht. Conform de
richtlijn is ACARD verantwoordelijk voor de verwijdering van alle naar Nederland geëxporteerde
ACARD producten. U kunt uw afgedankt ACARD product naar uw locale inzamelplaats brengen.
Elektrik ve Elektronik Madde Atıkları Demeci
Elektrik ve electronik madde atıklarının yukselmesiyle basedebilmek ,arazi doldurma ve cop
yakma fırını kullanımını azaltmak,atık madde zararlarının cevreye yayılmasını onlemek icin Avrupa
Birligi (AB),ureticilerden elektrik ve elektronik madde atıklarını gerektigi gibi toplamalarını,geri
donusturmelerini ve kimyasal isleme tabi tutmalarını talep etmek icin Elektrik ve Elektronik Madde
Atıkları uzerine bir direktif hazırladı.Topluluk uyeleri,13 Agustos 2005' ten once elektrik ve
elektronik madde atıklarının ucretsiz geri donusum sistemlerini coktan olusturmuslardı.Bundan
dolayı, ACARD, Almanya'ya ihrac ettigi butun urunlerin geri donusumunden sorumludur.ACARD
urunleri geri donusum gerektirirse yerel toplayıcılara geri verebilirsiniz.
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WEEE бюлетень
ЧтобЫ сρaвиться сувеличивающимся ненуҗным электрическим иэлектронным
оборудованием, уменъшите использование закапывания мусора ииспользования установки
для с игания отходов, препятствуйте вредному выбросам загрязнять окру ановки среду,
Европейский союз (EC) установил Директиву по Нену ному Электрическому и
Электронному Оборудованию (WEEE) для того, чтобы изготовителей собрали,
перерабатывали ивообще проявили внимание кнену ному электрическому излектронному
оборудованию дол ным образом. Члены нации установили бесплатную систему и
электронному оборудованию дол ным образом. Члены нации установили бесплатную
систему переработки WEEE до 13 августа 2005. Соответственно, ACARD обязан быть
ответственным за то, что переработал все продукты, экспортируемые вГерманию. Вы
мо ете возвратнть ваш продукт ACARD, который ну дается врециркуляции местному
сборщику.
WEEE Statement
Afin de gérer la quantité croissante de déchets électriques et électroniques, de réduire l’utilisation
des décharges et des incinérateurs et d’éviter que des déchets nocifs ne polluent l’environnement,
l’Union Européenne a publié la directive WEEE sur les déchets électriques et électroniques. Celle-
ci spécifie que les fabricants doivent collecter, recycler et traiter l’équipement électronique et
électrique usagé. Depuis le 13 août 2005, les pays membres ont mis en place un système de
recyclage gratuit selon le WEEE,.
De ce fait, Acard est responsable du recyclage de tous les produits exportés vers l’Allemagne.
Vous pouvez mettre au rebut votre équipement ACARD usagé dans votre centre local de
recyclage.
Pour plus d’informations sur les lieux de mise au rebut des équipements usagés destinés au
recyclage, veuillez contacter votre mairie, votre service de traitement des déchets ménagers ou le
magasin où vous avez acheté le produit.
RAEE
Con la finalidad de reducir el incremento de residuos eléctricos y de material electrónico,
reduciendo el uso de los vertederos e incineradoras y prevenir el preocupante aumento del
contacto de estos residuos con el medio ambiente. Por este motivo la Unión Europea ha fijado la
Directiva de Residuos de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos (RAEE) solicitando a los fabricantes
la recolección, reciclaje y tratamiento de ests residuos correctamente. Los paises miembros ya
han establecido su sistema de reciclaje gratuito de RAEE antes del 13 de Agosto del 2005. Por
este motivo ACARD es el responsable del reciclaje de todos los productos exportados a
Alemania. Usted puede devolver su producto Acard a un punto de recogida local cuando desee
reciclarlo.
Dichiarazione WEEE
Per far fronte all’aumento dei residui delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche, ridurre l'uso
di materiale di riporto e degli inceneritori, ed impedire che il materiale nocivo delle apparecchiature
residue entri a contatto con l'ambiente, l’ Unione Europea (UE) ha stabilito le Direttive sui Residui
delle apparecchiature Elettriche ed Elettroniche (WEEE) chiedendo ai fornitori di raccogliere
correttamente, riciclare e trattare le apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche residue. Le nazioni
facenti parte dell’ Unione Europea hanno già stabilito il loro sistema gratuito di riciclaggio di questo
materiale (WEEE) prima del 13 agosto 2005. Di conseguenza, ACARD è responsabile del
riciclaggio di tutti i prodotti esportati in Germania. Potete restituire il vostro prodotto acquistato da
ACARD che deve essere riciclato da un’ azienda specifica
locale.
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1.4 OS Compatibility
Mac OS 10.4 and above
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
ACARD AEC-6293M is a 32-bit/66MHz, 1-ch eSATA/ 1-ch SATA/ 1-ch PATA and high-performance
PCI to SATA II/ PATA card for Mac computer. Within ACARD’s latest cutting-edge single chip, the
speed of its SATA ports can reach 3.0Gbps and can be switched to 1.5Gbps manually. Moreover,
its eSATA/ SATA II ports include port multiplier that can expand your storage by connecting to a
SATA RAID subsystem such as ANS-9050 SATA RAID family.
1.2 Features
Data transfer rate up to 3.0Gbps.
Support ATAPI Device
Low-profile from design
1.3 Specifications
ACARD Chip: ATP8620
PCI Bus
Support 32-bit/ 66MHz, PCI Bus Master
PCI bus data transfer rate up to 266MB/s
SATA Device
Compliant to SATA II specifications
SATA ports Data transfer rate up to 3.0Gbps each port
One 7-pin eSATA port for eSATA device, One 7-pin SATA port for SATA device
Support ATAPI Device
Support port multiplier
External SATA: One LED on bracket, Internal SATA: Supports pin-out for HD LEDs.
Supports 48-bit LBA addressing with Big Drive technology
Switch for 3.0Gbps and 1.5Gbps
PATA Device
Support up to 2 Ultra ATA Devices (Master/ Slave)
Up to 133MB/sec Data Transfer Rate In Ultra ATA DMA Mode
Support ATAPI Devices

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eSATA Connector
IDE Connector
SATA Connector
1.5 Package and Others
1.5.1 Package
AEC-6293M × 1
Internal Serial ATA Cable × 1
IDE Cable × 1
ACARD Support CD × 1
User's Manual × 1
1.5.2 Spec Parameters
Temperature: Operation: -20°C to 60°C
Non-operation: -20°C to 60°C
Humidity: 0% to 60%
Size: 14 cm(L) x 6 cm (W)
1.5.3 Connectors
●One 7-pin eSATA connector
●One 7-pin SATA connector
●One 40-pin IDE connector

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PCI Slot
4. Screw the AEC-6293M onto the chassis
5. Connect AEC-6293M with a SATA/ IDE hard drive via SATA/ eSATA/ IDE cable and connect
the power cord to the hard drive properly.
6. Clost the chassis and power on the system.
7. If you have external eSATA system, connect AEC-6293M with external SATA system via eSATA
cable.
Please follow the 7 steps to install AEC-6293M
1. Be sure that the system power has been off.
2. Open the chassis of Mac.
3. Insert AEC-6293M into an available PCI slot.
Notice: The Serial ATA cable is used to transfer data in very high frequency. It is suggested no to
connect and disconnect offten, or the connector could be damaged.
2.2 Software Installation
No extra driver is required during the installation. The OS will detect and install the driver
automatically.
You may check information about the adapter from "System Profile".
2.1 Hardware Installation
Please follow the 7 steps to install AEC-6293M
1. Be sure that the system power has been off.
2. Open the chassis of Mac.
3. Insert AEC-6293M into an available PCI slot.
Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 3 Firmware Update
1. Extract “6293M_1.04 UpdateRom Utility” from “Support CD\IDE\6293M” to your local hard disk.
2. Open “ACARD Update ROM Utility” program.
3. Selects ACARD6293M for update firmware.
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4. Selects current firmware to update and click “OK” to continue.
5. After update complete, please click “Restart” to reboot the Mac.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
After installed AEC-6293M, if it cannot work normally, please refer the checklist below to solve the
problem.
A. Mac cannot boot up after install AEC-6293M HBA.
It could be:
1. AEC-6293M touch area with PCI slot are not clean, please use rubber to clean touch area.
2. Install the AEC-6293M not properly, please re-install it again.
3. PCI card conflict with AEC-6293M, please remove other card and install AEC-6293M first.
B. Mac cannot defect the HDD/ ODD device after device is connected.
You may:
1. Inspect if the power cord's connector of SATA/ IDE HDD/ DVD device connected well, or if
the power supply watt is not sufficient.
2. Inspect if the jumper setting on the hard drive is Master or Slave in IDE port.
3. Inspect if the connector of SATA cable loose or damaged.
C. Can not load driver or update BIOS to AEC-6293M
It could be:
1. Download wrong driver or BIOS.
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Technical Support Form
Email address: suppo[email protected]
Website: http://www.acard.com
Model Name* (ex: AEC-6293M) Firmware version*
System Configuration
Motherboard/System model*
SCSI host adapter/chip brand & model*
SCSI host BIOS version
Other I/O card*
Operating System*
SATA HDD brand & model*
SATA HDD capacity
SATA HDD firmware
Problem description*
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『*』is required