Sonnet Qio Thunderbolt QTB-IFK User manual

User’s Guide
for Qio™Thunderbolt™Interface Kit

User’s Guide for Qio Thunderbolt Interface Kit
Introduction
This user’s guide provides information specific to the Qio
Thunderbolt interface kit (QIO-TB) that is not contained in
your Qio user’s guide. Please refer to that manual for software
installation steps, as well as usage information
Package Contents—QTB-IFK
1 – Sonnet Thunderbolt Interface Adapter for Qio, Qio CF4, Qio E3
2– External PCIe x4-to-x1 interface cable
3– Thunderbolt cable
Specifications
External Connectors
(Thunderbolt Adapter)
External PCIe x4
Thunderbolt
Dimensions (Thunderbolt
Adapter)
WxDxH: 2.7 x 4.0 x 1.3 in.
(6.7 x 10.0 x 3.4 cm)
Weight (Thunderbolt
Adapter)
0.4 lb. (0.18 kg)
RoHS Compliant Yes
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Connecting a Qio to a Computer With a Thunderbolt Port
Using the Thunderbolt Interface Kit
It is important that you connect the Thunderbolt interface
adapter and the Qio enclosure in the proper order.
After installing the software (refer to page 3 of the Qio User's Guide), do
the following:
1. Connect the external PCIe interface cable to the
Thunderbolt interface adapter; make sure the connector
snaps in place (Figure 1).
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the Qio
enclosure (Figure 2).
3. Connect one end of the Thunderbolt cable to the
Thunderbolt interface adapter (Figure 3).
4. Connect the other end of the Thunderbolt cable to your
computer (Figure 4).
5. Connect either the AC adapter or an optional XLR power
cable (connected to a battery or other power source). Note
that the Power Indicator LED on the Qio will not light until
after you turn on the computer.
6. Turn on your computer; Qio is ready for use. Proceed the
chapter addressing memory card and adapter card use.
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 1
Figure 2
User’s Guide for Qio Thunderbolt Interface Kit
WARNING: If you are connecting a Qio (not Qio CF4
or Qio E3) to a 17" MacBook Pro with both an
ExpressCard Slot and Thunderbolt port, you must connect
the Thunderbolt cable to the computer AFTER you turn it on!
Otherwise, the Qio will not be recognized if you boot or restart
the computer with the Qio connected.

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