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Page 2: Package Contents
Package Contents: SATA/IDE-USB adapter: 1. SATA/IDE-USB Adapter 2. Power Adapter with On/Off Switch 3. Power Cable 4. SATA Data Cable 5. SATA Power Supply Cable 6. User Manual TRADEMARKS Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ...pg. 2 2. Specifications/Features ...pg. 2 3. System Requirements ...pg. 3 4. Hardware Installation ...pg. 3 5. Disconnecting ...pg. 8 6. Creating A New Partition ...pg. 9 7. Troubleshooting/FAQ ...pg. 11 8. Warranty ...pg. 13 9. -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction The SATA/IDE-USB Adapter gives you the flexibility of connecting almost any type of drive to your computer via USB. SATA, 3.5” IDE, 5.25” IDE, and 2.5” IDE drives are all supported and can be easily hot-swapped to your system. - Page 6 Installing the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter for internal use with 2.5” IDE Hard Drive: Open computer case. Connect the smaller 44-pin IDE connector of the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter to the hard drive. Connect 2.5” Power Cable Adapter to SATA/IDE Adapter. Connect a 4-pin power connector from power supply to 2.5” HDD Adapter. (Do not need to use supplied power adapter for internal use) Connect USB connector of SATA/IDE-USB Adapter to an available internal or external USB port.
- Page 7 Installing the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter for external use with 2.5” IDE Hard Drive: 1. Connect the smaller 44-pin IDE connector of the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter to the hard drive. 2. Connect 2.5” Power Cable Adapter to SATA/IDE Adapter. 3. Connect Power Cable to Power Adapter. Plug Power Cable into a live outlet.
- Page 8 Installing the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter for internal use with 2.5”/3.5” SATA Hard Drive: 1. Open computer case. 2. Insert drive and mount with screws. 3. Using a SATA cable, connect the SATA port of the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter to the SATA connector on the hard drive hard drive. 4.
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Page 9: Driver Installation
Installing the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter for external use with 2.5” / 3.5” SATA Hard Drive: 1. Using a SATA cable, connect the SATA port of the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter to the SATA connector on the hard drive hard drive. 2. Connect Power Cable to Power Adapter. Plug Power Cable into a live outlet. 3. -
Page 10: Disconnecting
5. Disconnecting the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter: Warning: NEVER remove the SATA/IDE-USB while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may cause data corruption or damage the hard drive, SATA/IDE-USB adapter, or computer. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1. Make sure all operations using the hard drive connected to the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter have ceased. -
Page 11: Creating A New Partition
6. Creating A New Partition: Note: Most hard drives should come with a CD that includes its installation program. If not, a download should be available on the manufacturer’s website. The best way to partition a new hard drive is by using the manufacturers program. However, if that is not possible, please try the following instead (if using Mac OS 9 or below, please refer to your hard drive documentation for information on formatting/partitioning the hard drive):... - Page 12 7. Creating A New Partition (continued): Mac OS X 10.x.x: Initializing a Hard Drive: 1. Open Disk Utility (under Applications\Utilities) 2. Select the attached drive in the list to the left. Click it and then click the partition tab to the right. 3.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting/Faq
7. Troubleshooting/FAQ: SATA/IDE-USB Adapter: Q. What should the jumper settings on my hard drive be set to? A. We recommend the hard drive be set to MASTER or SINGLE. Q. Can I connect the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter to more than one drive at the same time? A. - Page 14 7. Troubleshooting/FAQ: Q. Why is the data on my hard drive corrupted? A. Connecting your hard drive to the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter is just like connecting a hard drive to the inside of your computer. The SATA/IDE-USB Adapter itself will not corrupt your data. If your data has become corrupt, it is likely caused by the removal of the SATA/IDE-USB Adapter while data was still being written to the hard drive.
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Page 15: Warranty
If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic defects, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement. 9. Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Fremont, CA 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com...