WiebeTech CDK User manual

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ComboDock™
USER’S MANUAL
Revised October 23, 2006
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
• Power LED verifies connection to AC power
• Power status LED verifies that unit is switched
on (or off).
• Power switch helps prevent FireWire port
damage during plug insertion.
• Access LED shows hard drive activity
• Its small size (4.2” x 1” x 2.2”) allows you to take it anywhere
• World-compatible AC adapter accepts 100-240VAC so you can trot the globe.
• An optional Optical Drive Adapter allows the ComboDock to be used with CD or DVD drives. It
is available on our web store (www.wiebetech.com)
Installation Instructions
1.Check the accessories 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 to 400 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. 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.

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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.
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Drive-Side Connectors:
AFour-pin power connector (Female)
BIDE connector (Female)
Back-Side Ports:
A1394b FireWire 800 Ports (2)
BUSB2 Mini connector
CDC Power connector from AC adapter.
DON / OFF Power Switch
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.
(Example)
5. Connect the hard drive to the dock.
Attach the four-pin power connector from the
ComboDock to the drive before connecting the
IDE connector.
HINT: You can start the connector as shown, and then use the
bottom of the case to push it in. Just be careful that the case
does not slip off of the connector.
The forty-pin IDE connector on the ComboDock
matches exactly with your drive. The connector is
keyed to insert one way. Ensure that you have
carefully lined it up. Firmly, but with great care,
attach the ComboDock to your drive. You may
notice the gasket that runs along the side of the
dock facing the drive. This is for FCC compliance
and should not be removed.
6. Connect the FireWire or USB cable from your computer into the appropriate port on the ComboDock.

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7. Connect the AC power to the ComboDock. The first green LED (A) will light, showing that the Dock is
receiving power. Your ComboDock is now ready to use! Turn on the unit by moving the power switch toward the
side closest to the AC input. The second green LED (B) will light when the unit is turned on. The red LED access
indicator (C) 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 the access LED does not blink
shortly after drive spin up, it may indicate a problem with the drive or
the dock. If the access LED blinks at a steady rate, this also may be
indicative of a problem or an incorrectly jumpered drive. Contact
technical support for further assistance if necessary. 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 fully plug-and-play under Mac OS 9.1, 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 ComboDock only some of the time.
Usage with Windows Operating System
Compatibility
The ComboDock is fully plug-and-play with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP. 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.
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Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the ComboDock is already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away. When
the ComboDock is 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 ComboDock.
Booting from your ComboDock
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 CDK-COMBO
Interface FireWire 800 (two ports, daisy-chainable) using OXUF922
USB2 (not for forensic use)
Power Supply 100-240VAC on all configurations
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 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2, OS X
Linux distributions supporting FireWire
Shipping Weight 3 pounds, including AC adapter
Dimensions 4.1” x 1.0” x 2.2” (102mm x 79mm x 28mm)
Warranty 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase. Email support is
available at [e-mail].
ComboDock is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2005 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
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
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.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact [email protected] for technical support. If you are
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact [email protected]. We
appreciate being able to serve you!
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