Ratoc-systems U2SCXU User Manual

USB2.0-Ultra SCSIConverterU2SCXUUser’s GuideMarch 2003Rev. 1.0

5 1)Make sure the SCSI device is in Power-OFF state. 2) Decide whether you daisy-chain SCSI devices or not. 2-1)If you connect two or more SCSI dev

Windows62-2.Connecting the U2SCXU to a PCFollow the steps through to connect the U2SCXU attached to SCSI devices:NOTEIf you use at least one MO dr

7 Windows2-3.Installing on Windows XPTo install on Windows XP, follow the steps through:1)Insert the bundled CD-ROM and right-click on [WNASPI32.IN

Windows82-3-1.Installing a RATOC original driver on Windows XPTo install a RATOC original driver on Windows XP, follow the steps through:1)The fol

9 Windows3)The following wizard will appear. Click [Finish].4)The following wizard will appear. Make sure the [Install the software automatically

Windows105)A warning message will appear again. Click [Continue Anyway].6)The following wizard will appear. Click [Finish].7)You have now complete

11 Windows2-3-2.Installing a Microsoft driver on Windows XPIf you have connected only one HDD, Zip, Jaz, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,DVD-RAM/ROM/RW, the Window

Windows122-4.Installing on Windows MeTo install on Windows Me, follow the steps through: The procedure of the driver installation is different a

13 Windows2-4-1.Installing a RATOC original driver on Windows MeTo install a RATOC original driver on Windows Me, follow the steps through:1)The fo

Windows143)The following wizard will appear. Make sure the [Automatic search for a better driver(Recommended)] option is selected, and then clic

U2SCXU1.Introduction ... 1 1-1.Package Confirmation ...

15 Windows5)You have now completed installing the RATOC original driver. To confirm the installation is successful, right-click [My Computer] an

Windows162-4-2.Installing a Microsoft driver on Windows MeIf you have connected only one HDD, Zip, Jaz, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,DVD-RAM/ROM/RW, the Window

17 Windows2-4-3.Using MO drives on Windows MeIf you use at least one MO drive on Windows Me, you need to install aRATOC driver. If you don’t instal

Windows182-5.Installing on Windows 2000To install on Windows 2000, follow the steps through:1)Insert the bundled CD-ROM and right-click on [WNASPI

19 Windows2-5-1.Installing a RATOC original driver on Windows 2000To install a RATOC original driver on Windows Me, follow the steps through:1)The

Windows203)The following wizard will appear. Select the [CD-ROM drives] option, and then click [Next].4)The following wizard will appear. Make

21 Windows6)The following wizard will appear. Click [Next].7)The following wizard will appear. Make sure the [Search for a suitable driver for my

Windows229)The following wizard will appear. Make sure a [rsblkmpd.inf] file is found, and then click [Next].10)The following wizard will appea

23 Windows12)You have now completed installing the RATOC original driver. To confirm the installation is successful, right-click [My Computer]

Windows242-5-2.Installing a Microsoft driver on Windows 2000If you have connected only one HDD, Zip, Jaz, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,DVD-RAM/ROM/RW, the Win

3.Utility ... 33 3-1.Using utility on Windows ...

25 Windows2-6.Installing on Windows 98SETo install a driver on Windows 98SE, follow the steps through:1)The following wizard will appear. Insert th

Windows263)The following wizard will appear. Select the [CD-ROM drives] option, and then click [Next].4)The following wizard will appear. Make

27 Windows6)The following wizard will appear. Click [Next].7)The following wizard will appear. Make sure the [Search for the best driver for you

Windows289)The following wizard will appear. Make sure a [RSBUKMPD.INF] file is found, and then click [Next].10)The following wizard will appea

29 Windows11)You have now completed installing the driver. To confirm the installation is successful, right-click [My Computer] and select [Pr

Windows302-7.Removing the U2SCXU from a PCIn order to remove the U2SCXU, you need to follow the instructions below:1)Click the removable icon at

31 Windows[Windows Me Pop-up menu when the RATOC driver was installed ][Windows Me Pop-up menu when the Microsoft driver was installed ][Windows 98

Macintosh322-8.Connecting the U2SCXU to a MacFollow the steps through to connect the U2SCXU attached to SCSI devices:1)If your PC is powered down,

33You can do the followings with the utility:-You can configure settings for the SCSI device.-You can update the firmware on the U2SCXU.-You can forma

Windows343-1.Using utility on WindowsIf you configure settings for a SCSI device or update the firmware on theU2SCXU, proceed to Chapter 3-1-1. Bu

4-11.A message saying [Scanning failed] appears when you removed the U2SCXU removable icon(RATOC U2SCX-USB2 SCSI Converter)(Wi

35 Windows4)The following window will appear. If you configure settings for the SCSI device, select the [Config Utility] button. Proceed to Chapt

Windows36A.Config UtilityIn order to use this config utility, follow the steps:1)The following window will appear after you have clicked the [Conf

37 WindowsDetailed each setting[Host SCSI ID] U2SCXU SCSI ID is No. 7.[TransferSpeed]Default value is 20MB/s.You can set Max transfer rate from 20,

Windows38[Mass storage mode]You can switch from the RATOC original driver to the Microsoft standarddriver by clicking this button, when the U2SCXU

39 WindowsB.Firmware update UtilityThe latest firmware date file will be available on the web site:(http://www.ratocsystems.com/english)In order to

Windows403)The following window will appear. Click [OK].4)Click the [cancel] button to go back to the main menu and click the [EXIT] menu. The

41 WindowsYou can format a HDD, Jaz, Zip drive, etc.,with this utility.(Caution)You can’t format a CD-R/RW or DVD-RAM/ROM/RW, etc.If you are a Wind

Windows42Follow the steps through to format your SCSI drive and create partitions:1)Make sure the SCSI device is connected and powered on.2)If the

43 Windows5)The following window will appear. Select [Initialize/Format media] from the [Edit] menu.6)The following window will appear. Select f

Windows447)If you selected IBM-PC/AT FDISK format at step 6), the message box saying [You should create partition next] appears. Click [OK]. You

45 WindowsB.Disk Utility on Windows XP/2000With this utility, you can initialize Master Boot Record or do physical format.You may resolve the follo

Windows464)The following window will appear. Select the drive you want to format.(Caution)The drive lists shows all the devices connected to 1394,

Macintosh473-2.Using utility on MacIf you are a MacOS 9.x user, proceed to Chapter 3-2-1.If you are a MacOS X user, proceed to Chapter 3-2-2.NOTEB

Macintosh483-2-1.Installing utility on MacOS 9.xYou can configure settings for a SCSI device or update the firmware on theU2SCXU with this utility

Macintosh493)The following window will appear. Type a name such as [U2SCX Configuration] and click [OK]. Next, set disable the following dri

Macintosh507)The following window will appear. Click [Quit].8)You can find the [U2SCX] folder created at the destination you have made sure of

Macintosh51A.Config UtilityIn order to use this config utility, follow the steps:Don’t remove the SCSI device from the U2SCXU.1)Before you start t

Macintosh523)The following window will appear. Click [OK].4)Select [Config Utility] from the [File] menu. The following window will appear. Refe

Macintosh535)After you have done settings, click [Write]. The message saying updating completed will appear. Click [OK]. Select [Quit] from the

Macintosh54B.Firmware update UtilityThe latest firmware date file will be available on the web site:(http://www.ratocsystems.com/english)In order

11.IntroductionThis User’s Guide describes how to install, use, and troubleshoot the USB2.0-Ultra SCSI Converter U2SCXU(called U2SCXU in this User’s G

Macintosh553)The following window will appear. Click [OK].4)Select [Firmware update Utility] from the [File] menu. The following window will app

Macintosh566)The window shown at step 4) will appear. Click [Write]. The message saying updating completed will appear. Click [OK]. Select [Qu

Macintosh573-2-2.Using utility on MacOS XYou can configure settings for a SCSI device or update the firmware on theU2SCXU with this utility. When

Macintosh584)Connect the U2SCXU to the Mac. The following window will appear.If you want to configure settings for a SCSI device connected to the

Macintosh59A.Config UtilityYou can configure settings for a SCSI device with the utility shown in theprevious page. Refer to A in Chapter 3-1-1 fo

Macintosh60B.Firmware update UtilityThe latest firmware date file will be available on the web site:(http://www.ratocsystems.com/english)In order

614.Troubleshooting4-1.General Hardware Troubleshootingn Be sure the U2SCXU’s power LED comes on. If the LED doesn’t come on, your SCSI device may

624-2.Deleting the RATOC original driver(Windows XP/2000)Follow the steps to delete the RATOC original driver:1.Removing the strings from Device Manag

634-3.Deleting the RATOC original driver (Windows Me/98SE)Follow the steps to delete the RATOC original driver:1.Removing the strings from Device Mana

644-4.Updating the RATOC original driver(Windows XP)When you have a new driver through our web site, you can update the driveras follows:1)Delete the

21-2.System Requirements and Restrictions PC •USB2.0 enabled PC running Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE If your PC doesn’t have the US

654)Select the folder containing the U2SCXU driver. Click [OK].5)The selected location is shown and click [Next].6)The following window will appear an

667)The following window will appear and click [Finish].8)Select the [Install from a list or specific location(Advanced)] option and click [Next].9

6710)The following window will appear and click [Continue Anyway].11)The following window will appear and click [Finish].You have now finished updatin

684-5.Updating the RATOC original driver (Windows Me)When you have a new driver through our web site, you can update the driveras follows:1)Delete th

694)Select the folder containing the U2SCXU driver. Click [OK].5)The selected location is shown and click [Next].6)Click [Next].

707)The following window will appear and click [Finish].8)The following window will appear. Select the [Specify the location of the driver(Advanced

7110)Click [Next].11)The following window will appear and click [Finish].You have now finished updating the drivers.

724-6.Updating the RATOC original driver (Windows 2000)When you have a new driver through our web site, you can update the driveras follows:1)Delete t

734)The following window will appear. Select the [Specify a location] option and click [Next].5)The following window will appear. Click [Browse].6)

747)The selected location is shown and click [OK].8)Click [Next].9)The following window will appear and click [Finish].

3 Supported SCSI devices PC •HDD, Zip, Jaz, ORB, CD-ROM •CD-RW •DVD-RAM/ROM •(Film)Scanner •P

7510)Click [Next].11)The following window will appear. Select the [Search for a suitable driver for my device(Recommended)] option and click [Next

7613)The same location you have selected at step 6 is shown and click [OK].14)Click [Next].15)The following window will appear and click [Yes].16)The

774-7.Updating the RATOC original driver(Windows 98SE)When you have a new driver through our web site, you can update the driveras follows:1)Delete th

784)The following window will appear. Select the [Specify a location] option and click [Next].5)Select the folder containing the U2SCXU driver. Cli

797)Click [Next].8)The following window will appear and click [Finish].9)The following window will appear and click [Next].

8010)The following window will appear. Select the [Search for the best driver for your device(Recommended)] option and click [Next].11)The same l

8113)The following window will appear and click [Finish].

82When you come across an error message while you are copying files or thesystem locks up, you should phase down transfer rate with the SCSI configu-r

83When you connect a HDD which isn’t formatted or doesn’t have partitions, anew drive letter won’t be assigned in [My Computer]. You need to format or

84Check the following points:1)Be sure the SCSI device is powered on properly.2)Turn off the SCSI device and make sure the U2SCXU is attached firmly,

42.Installation2-1.Connecting the U2SCXU to a SCSI deviceTerminatorThe fig.1 shows how to connect a terminator andthe U2SCXU when you connect only one

85This problem is caused by the specifications of the U2SCXU. Don’t removethe U2SCXU while a scanner is scanning.4-12.A message saying [The device “RA

864-13.Wizard starts up with a scanner connected(Windows)When you connect the U2SCXU connected to scanner to a PC, wizard willstart up because the dri

87[For Windows Me users]1.A wizard will appear after you have finished installing the driver for the U2SCXU. Select the [Specify the location of the

885.Registration and Tech-Support5-1. How to RegisterWe highly recommend to register yourself as our customer through ouron-line registration. (http:/

896.OptionsOptional AC adapters, etc. are available (sold separately) at the web site: 1.http://www.ratocsytems.com/english/ 2.http://www.firewir

907.SpecificationsProduct Name :U2SCXUTransfer :SCSI •Max synchronous transfer 20MBytes/sec (When you connect an Ultra SCSI device) •Max

91AppendixTrademarks-Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.-MacOS, PowerMacintosh, PowerBook and Mac logo are registered trademar