Connecting Your Drivewire - Apricorn DriveWire User Manual

The drivewire can be used to connect any 2.5” or 3.5” hard drive to your computer with a usb 2.0 interface.
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Connecting your DriveWire

If connecting to 3.5" IDE/PATA Hard Drives confirm device jumpers are
1.
set to master mode.
Note: See FAQs for more information about master mode
2.
Connect your hard drive to the appropriate SATA or PATA connection on
the DriveWire (see diagram below)
Note: When connecting PATA 2.5" or 3.5" drives to DriveWire, it is
necessary to align the polarizing pins in the DriveWire's connector up with
the open space on the hard drive to avoid breaking pins on the hard drive.
3.
Connect the AC power adapter to DriveWire. For 3.5" PATA hard drives,
plug the AC adapter directly into the hard drive.
CAUTION: Power adapter must be properly alligned to prevent
damage.
4.
Connect DriveWire to your computer using the Mini USB Cable.
DriveWire
Connectors
Connects to
SATA HDD
40-pin
Connects to 3.5" IDE HDD
Mini USB
AC Adapter
Connector
Connector
Connects with any USB
enabled notebook or
desktop PC
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44-pin
Connects to
2.5" IDE HDD
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