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- Page 1 IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0/eSATA 3.5” Serial ATA Hard Drive Enclosure G-S350SUAB2 User's Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCING 1394A and 1394B FIREWIRE/ USB2.0/eSATA HI-SPEED ENCLOSURE About this Guide System Requirements Package Contents Safety Precautions HARDWARE BASICS HARDWARE INSTALLATION Software Installation for MAC SATA Connection for MacOS X 10.2 and above Firewire and USB Connection for Mac 9.2 and OS X Software Installation for PC SATAConnection for Windows 2000/XP/vista/Windows 7 Firewire and USB Connection for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/... -
Page 3: About This Guide
Operating System, type of SATA, 1394A,1394B and USB host controller, SATA Hard Drive and computer hardware. About This Guide Before you begin using the G-S350SUAB2, be sure to read this manual in its entirety. This guide contains: Introducing IEEE1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0/eSATA 3.5"... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents The G-S350SUAB2-Aluminum IEEE 1394A and IEEE 1394B FireWire/ Hi-Speed USB2.0 /eSATA 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure package includes the following software and documentation: G-S350SUAB2 enclosure 6 pin-6 pin1394A FireWire Cable 9 pin-9 pin1394B FireWire Cable USB2.0 cable Software CD containing the drivers and manual... - Page 5 ON TRANSPORTATION Save the packing materials as you may need to repack and transport the unit at a later date. Always remove the disc before moving the unit. ON POWER SOURCES When you are not using the unit for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the unit.
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Page 6: Hardware Basics
Hardware Basic Precaution: Please make sure your hand is dry and remove static from your body by touching metal parts of your computer chassis. 1 — Back Panel 2 — 2 -6mm Screws — Enclosure Sleeve 4 — Base Tray bridge 5 —... -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Note: The diagrams below uses the G-S350UAB2 Enclosure as an example. 1. Unscrew to loosen the Enclosure Back Panel. Remove the Back Panel. 2. Use your fingers to push the Base Tray out. - Page 8 3. Pull the Enclosure Sleeve out from the Base Tray and place it aside. 4. Align the black Power/SATA connector on the hard drive to the black female SATA connector on the Base plate bridge, and push the drive into the connector completely.
- Page 9 6. Push the Base Tray into the Enclosure Sleeve. 7. Secure the Base Tray and Enclosure Sleeve with two 6mm screws. Front Sleeve 8. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the Enclosure, and connect the unit to your computer using a USB cable ,Firewire cable or eSATA cable. Then press the Power Button to turn it on.
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Page 10: Software Installation For Mac
When external SATA port is available, please follow steps below to use G-S350SUAB2 enclosure: 1. When computer is powered off, attach G-S350SUAB2 to the SATA port of the computer. 2. Power on G-S350SUAB2 first, then turn on the computer. - Page 11 It is important to note that different SATA host adapters handle the power sequence in different way. Some support all five power sequence modes, the other can only support Hot Boot. G-S350SUAB2 supports all five power sequence modes. To find out what your SATA host adapter is capable of, please contact the manufacturer of SATA host adapter, or simply try all power sequence mode yourself.
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Page 12: Software Installation For Pc
It is important to note that different SATA host adapters handle the power sequence in different way. Some support all five power sequence modes, the other can only support Hot Boot. G-S350SUAB2 supports all five power sequence modes. To find out what your SATA host adapter is capable of, please contact the manufacturer of SATA host adapter, or simply try all power sequence mode yourself. -
Page 13: Hard Drive Partition And Format Procedures In Pc Windows 2000/Xp/Vista/Windows 7
HARD DRIVE PARTITION and FORMAT PROCEDURES in PC WINDOWS 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 If you can see a new entry under Disk drives of Device Manager, you are ready to partition and format the drive. 1. Open Control panel, “Administrative Tools” and “Computer management”. - Page 14 Step 4 4. Write a signature to the new drive, click “Next”. Step 5 5. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.
- Page 15 Step 6 6. Select the new “Unallocated” disk, and then right click to choose “Create partition”. Step 7 7. Follow the onscreen instruction to partition and fully format the drive. *note: If it assigns a new hard drive letter but format dose not run automatically, please exit “Computer Management”, and find the new drive letter in My computer to format it completely.
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Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
PCI/ExpressCard host card and plug(without “L” shaped key), called eSATA. eSATA becomes a standard for external SATA peripherals. Our G-S350SUAB2 has eSATA port built in. Depending on the type of SATA port you have in the computer, please get the proper... - Page 17 Q2. How should I disconnect G-S350SUAB2 safely from the computer? After I disconnect the SATA enclosure, why does the drive icon still stay on the desktop of MacOS X? A2: For Firewire or USB connection in Windows PC, please click “Safely remove mass storage device - Drive letter”...
- Page 18 Q3. How is SATA compared to USB and Firewire in speed? What performance gain can one expect by using SATA connection? A3: Following chart shows the specification data rate(MBps) and Overhead among USB, Firewire and SATA. Next table compares real world benchmark between USB, Firewire and SATA drives: 1394 Seria...
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