WiebeTech CDKv4 User manual

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ComboDock™ v4
USER’S MANUAL
Revised January 9, 2007
Features
•Dual daisy-chainable FireWire 800 ports (400
compatible) work with any FireWire host at blazing fast
speeds!
•USB2 port allows attachment to all hosts, including
PCs, Macs, and Linux
•Self-aligning connector provides easy attachment of
IDE/ATA 3.5” drives
•Two options for power input: Use the included AC
adapter, or use a 4-wire connector from a computer’s power supply
•LEDs show when unit is receiving power as well as power output status
•Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off)
•Power switch helps prevent FireWire port damage during plug insertion
•Host-detection LEDs indicate connection to either FireWire or USB host
•Access LED shows hard drive activity
•Small size allows you to take it anywhere
•Aluminum case is briefcase tough, with excellent heat dissipation
•World-compatible AC adapter accepts 100-240VAC so you can trot the globe
Installation Instructions
1.Check the accessories packaged with your ComboDock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing
or damaged. The box should contain:
ComboDock 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
FireWire 800 cable 1
USB Cable 1
Metal bottom plate 1
Hard drive screws 4
Rubber bumpers 6
Manual and Warranty information (on CD)
2. Attach bottom plate to your 3.5” hard drive. This step is optional but
recommended. The purpose of the bottom plate is to provide protection to your
drive electronics and aid heat dissipation. Attach the bottom plate to your drive using
the four screws supplied. Attach a rubber bumper to each corner. Extra bottom
plates are available from WiebeTech (p/n BPLATE).

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3. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new ComboDock. This will aid you in the
remaining steps.
Connectors:
AIDE ribbon cable, connects to drive.
BDC +12V power input from AC adapter
CDC +12V/+5V optional power input from a 4-wire
power connector
DMini USB 2.0 port
ETwo 1394b (FireWire 800) ports
FPower switch (“0” = OFF, “I” = ON)
G4-wire power output, connects to drive
LEDs:
a+12V DC power input is present
bUnit is connected to USB host
cHard drive access
dUnit is connected to FireWire host
eOptional 4-pin power input is connected
f +12V Power output to drive is on (yellow wire)
g+5V Power output to drive is on (red wire)
4. Configure the jumpers on your hard drive. The drive must be set to the Master setting. Consult the
instructions for your drive (some drives display configuration information on the drive’s label). A few drives have both
“Master with Slave Present” and “Master without Slave” options. Choose the latter in this case. In rare cases, if the
Master setting does not work then try Cable Select.
Rear of hard drive
(Example)
IDE interface Jumper
Pins Power
5. Connect the hard drive to the dock.
A. Attach the free end of the IDE ribbon cable (“A”
above) to the back of the hard drive. The connector is
keyed to insert only one way. The IDE pins on the hard
drive are fragile, so be very careful when inserting or
removing the IDE connector.
B. Attach the 4-pin power connector from the dock (“G”
above) into the back of the hard drive. As with the IDE
cable, the power connector will only fit one way.

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6. Connect the FireWire or USB cable from your computer into the appropriate port on the ComboDock.
FireWire 800 USB
7. Connect power to the ComboDock. Use either the included
AC adapter or, optionally, you can connect a 4-wire power cable
from inside a computer case. This is useful if you wish to access a
drive inside a computer without removing it first.
Your ComboDock is now ready to use! Turn on the unit by moving
the power switch to the “I” position. The red drive access indicator
will light briefly after the unit is powered up, indicating that the
FireWire bridge has successfully established communication with
the drive. Thereafter, it will light whenever the drive is accessed. If
your hard drive is already formatted, you can begin using it right
away. New hard drives will need to be formatted before they can
be used.
Note: The ComboDock may utilize any 12V
regulated switching power supply capable of
supplying 2A or greater. Do not use
unregulated adapters, as damage may occur to
the ComboDock or the attached drive.
Usage with Macintosh Computers
Compatibility
The ComboDock is Plug-and-Play compatible under Mac OS 9.2 and OS X. No drivers are needed. FireWire 800
ports are FireWire 400 host compatible (a FireWire 800-400 cable or adapter such as WiebeTech’s Cable-11 is
necessary for use with FireWire 400 ports). The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the ComboDock is already formatted, an icon representing the
drive’s volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right away.
If the drive is unformatted, a message will appear on the desktop saying that the disk is
unreadable. You can use OS X’s Disk Utility to easily format the drive.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon to the trash bin, or
by selecting the volume then pressing Command-E. Shutting down the unit without first ejecting
the volume can result in data loss.
Booting from your ComboDock
Some Macs support booting from a FireWire device. To activate this feature, you must first install OS X on the
external volume. The easiest way to do this is to clone an existing system drive using a utility such as Carbon Copy
Cloner or Super Duper. Next, go to System Preferences ÆStartup Disk. A window will list the available bootable
volumes. Select the volume from which you wish to boot. Another method is to hold down the Option key during
boot up. A screen should appear that allows you to select the volume you wish to use. This is useful if you wish to
boot from your dock only some of the time.

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Usage with Windows Operating System
Compatibility
The ComboDock v4 is Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows XP. No drivers are needed on this operating system.
The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the dock is already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away. When the
dock and drive are properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the volume. If no
window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green arrow icon on
the task bar, then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to
disconnect the dock. Shutting down the unit without first ejecting the volume can result in
data loss. (Windows XP)
Booting from your ComboDock v4
Some PC motherboards support booting from an external device. To activate this feature, you will need to adjust the
motherboard’s BIOS settings. Check with your motherboard’s manufacturer or owner’s manual for details.
Technical Specifications
Product Code CDKV4
Interface •FireWire 800 (two ports, daisy-chainable) using OXUF922 chipset
•USB 2.0
Power Supply Input: 100-240VAC; Output: +12V
Operating Temperature 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Compatibility ATA-5 and ATA-6 IDE drives
Operating System •Windows XP
•Macintosh 9.2, OS X
•Linux distributions supporting FireWire
Shipping Weight 3 pounds, including accessories
Dimensions 3.2” x 2.2” x 0.95” (81mm x 56mm x 24mm)
Dimensions are exclusive of attached plates, drives, and cables.
Warranty 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-
8722). Email support is available at [e-mail].
ComboDock is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2006 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.

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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.”
ComboDock v4
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
1) Ensure that the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded, either to the ComboDock case or to an Earth ground.
2) Use a FireWire cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
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