SIIG UltraATA 100 Pro User manual

UltraATA 133/100 Pro
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PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
UltraATA 133/100 Pro CN2490
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormore
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperate
this equipment
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
UltraATA 133/100 Pro is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Power Mac is a trademark and
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other names used in this
publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
October, 2001 Copyright © 2001 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Unpacking the UltraATA 133/100 Pro......................... 1-1
1-1.1 Static Electricity Precaution .............................. 1-2
1-1.2 Record the Serial Number................................. 1-2
1-2 Introducing the UltraATA 133/100 Pro ........................ 1-3
1-2.1 Key Features and Benefits ................................. 1-3
1-2.2 System Requirements ......................................... 1-3
1-2.3 Board Layout ....................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Hardware Installation .................................................. 2-1
2-2 Device Connection........................................................ 2-2
2-3 Software Installation .................................................... 2-4
2-3.1 Driver Installation for Mac 0S 8.6..................... 2-4
2-3.2 Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.x.................... 2-5
2-3.3 Driver Installation for Mac OS X ...................... 2-6
2-4 Verify Installation.......................................................... 2-7
2-4.1 Verify OS 8.6/9.x Installation ............................ 2-7
2-4.2 Verify OS X Installation ...................................... 2-7
Chapter 3: Technical Support and Product Return
3-1 Overview ....................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Web Site .......................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Technical Support ......................................................... 3-2
3-4 Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) .............. 3-2

Contents
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About This Manual
The purpose of this manual is to introduce you to your
UltraATA 133/100 Pro. It will guide you on how to install the card
and software for proper operation in your computer. Please save
this manual for future reference in the event you wish to connect
other devices to your system.
This manual is comprised of the following sections:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Provides unpacking instructions, and
introduces features and specifications of this
board.
Chapter 2: Installation
Describeshowtoinstalltheboardanddrivers
to your system.
Chapter 3: Technical Support and Product Return
Provides instructions on how to obtain
technical support or return a product in the
event of a problem.

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Introduction
1-1
Thank you for your purchase of the UltraATA 133/100 Pro. SIIG’s
goal is to provide its customers with reliable, high quality products
and customer support.
The purpose of this comprehensive user’s manual is to:
•introduce you to your UltraATA 133/100 Pro features and
benefits
•guide you through the steps for an easy, trouble-free installa-
tion in your system
•provide technical support information in the event of a
problem.
Before installing the board, please review this chapter for unpack-
ing instructions and an overview of the key features. Then refer to
later chapters for installation instructions.
1-1 Unpacking the UltraATA 133/100 Pro
Before installing the board, verify that the following items are in-
cluded in the packaging carton:
•One UltraATA 133/100 Pro controller board
•One 40-pin/80-wire Ultra ATAcable
•One power supply "Y" split cable
•This comprehensive user’s manual
Please consult your dealer if any item is damaged or missing.
Chapter 1
Introduction

1-2
User's Manual
1-1.1 Static Electricity Precaution
One of the routine precautions you must be aware of when
working with computer components is the problem of static
electricity discharge.
Note Leave the product in its static-resistant
bag until you are ready to install it.
Caution Static electricity discharge may per-
manently damage your system. In order to
avoid possible static electricity discharge
during installation procedures, please follow
the guidelines below:
• Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching a large grounded
metal surface or the computer’s case (if
plugged in), for a few seconds.
• During installation procedures, avoid any
contact with internal parts. Handle cards
only by their edges.
1-1.2 Record the Serial Number
In order for SIIG's Technical Support or Customer Service
Department to give you prompt service, you will need the
following product information. The serial number label is
located on the side of the box and on the back of the board.
S/N XXXXXXXXXXXX XX-XXXXXX
Part No.
Serial No.
Please take a moment to record the serial number.
Serial Number: _____________________________
Part Number: _____________________________
Date purchased: _____________________________

Introduction
1-3
1-2 Introducing the UltraATA 133/100 Pro
TheUltraATA133/100 Pro is an ultra high-speed dual channel Ultra
ATA/133 controller board for use with Power Macs. It achieves
burst data transfer rates up to 133MB/sec and supports drive
capacities greater than 137GB. And it also provides full backward
support for Ultra ATA 100/66/33 hard drives. Enhanced BIOS
auto-detects device types and fine tunes to the best performance
for each connected hard drive.
1-2.1 Key Features and Benefits
• PCI Plug-n-play 2.2/2.1 compliant
• CRC error-checking provides data verification and achieves
flawless data transfer
• Two independent IDE channels, supports up to four Ultra
ATA hard drives and CD-R/RWs that support Adaptec Toast
burning software (see drive compatibility list on
www.siig.com)
• Breaks the 137GB barrier! Supports various types of large
capacity hard disk drives
• Auto-detects drive types and fine tunes to the best performance
for each Ultra ATAhard disk drives
• Full backward support for Ultra ATA 100/66/33 standards
• Supports Ultra DMA0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and MultiWord DMA0, 1,
2
• Achieves burst data transfer rates up to 133MB/sec when
using Ultra ATA/133 hard drives
• Full support of ACPI for system power management
• 3.3V operating voltage with 5V tolerant I/O
1-2.2 System Requirements
• PowerMac G3, G4, and Mac computers with an available PCI
slot
• OS 8.6 or later