Mac OS X Drivers
FirmTek Driver versions 6.x.x and 5.4.x are compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" and 10.7.x "Lion".
These versions are also backward compatible with Mac OS X 10.5.x.
FirmTek SeriTek/6G 6.1.4 2-Port, 6G, ExpressCard, Controller Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/e6G 6.0.3 2-Port, 6G, PCI-Express, Controller Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/2ME4-E 6.0.0fc18 4-Port, PCI-Express, Controller Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/2SE2-E 5.4.1 2-Port, PCI-Express, Controller Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/2SM2-E 5.4.1 MacBook Pro ExpressCard Driver
PowerPC based Macintosh computers - are not compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 or Mac OS X 10.7.
As a result, no driver updates are required for PowerPC based computers.
Revision Notes
- Firmware version 6.1.4 adds Thunderbolt support (SeriTek/6G)
- Firmware version 6.1.2 improves SSD performance (SeriTek/6G and SeriTek/e6G)
- Firmware version 6.0.3 is the Initial release of the SeriTek/e6G Driver
- Firmware version 6.0.0fc18 enhances SeriTek/2ME4-E performance with 936 enclosures & Solid State Drives (SSD)
- Firmware version 6.0.x is the Initial release of the SeriTek/2ME4-E Driver
- Firmware version 5.4.x adds Snow Leopard compatibility
- Firmware version 5.4.x includes S.M.A.R.T. application support
- Firmware version 5.3.2 adds compatibility for Oxford 926/936
When to Upgrade
The firmware and driver updates below are for Mac OS X 10.5.x
"Leopard" and Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger" configurations. If your FirmTek controller is working well with your
current version of Mac OS we highly recommend not upgrading. This
falls under the heading, "If it's not broken don't fix it". While
FirmTek tries to make every new driver release better than the last,
there is always a chance that a new firmware/driver upgrade may actually
cause an issue with some configurations.
Legacy Macintosh Drivers (Pre-Snow Leopard)
The following firmware and drivers are compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 systems.
FirmTek SeriTek/1S2 5.1.3 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/1V4 5.1.3 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/1VE4 5.1.3 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/1V2E2 5.1.3 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/1SE2 5.1.3 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/1SM2 5.3.2 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/2SM2-E 5.3.2 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/2SE2-E 5.3.2 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek SeriTek/2SE4 5.3.2 Firmware and Driver
FirmTek System Cache Cleaner
FSCAPP is a small application designed to clear the System cache of driver information. It can be used to purge old driver information from Mac OS X after installing a new FirmTek driver. A restart is required after using this tool. Each firmware update archive provided on this page already includes the proper tools and installation instructions for completing an upgrade and does not require a separate download of FSCAPP. This download is simply available for trouble shooting issues where it appears that an old driver may still be present in the cache and causing compatibility issues.
FSCAPP_Panther.app Click Here
FSCAPP_Tiger.app Click Here
Additional Information
FirmTek PCI driver version 5.1.3 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 and will work with PowerMac G4 and legacy PCI G5 configurations. Users with multiple FirmTek cards mounted in a single computer must install the same firmware version on all cards to avoid conflicts. When modifying firmware it is best to only have a single FirmTek card installed in the computer.
Windows Installation instructions for the SeriTek/1V4, SeriTek/1VE4 and SeriTek/1V2+2 PCI-X SATA controller. Click Here
Driver for SeriTek/1V4, SeriTek/1VE4 and SeriTek/1V2+2 PCI-X SATA controller. Click Here
Driver and installation instructions for the SeriTek/1eSE2 SATA controller. Click Here
If you have trouble installing your FirmTek product, please refer to the support area.