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 *all other third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Apple, macintosh and mac are...
Table of contents: 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................Pg. 2 2. Specifications/features ....................................................................................Pg. 2 3. System requirements ....................
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. The included external power adapter will allow you to pow...
3. System requirements: intel pentium ii 350mhz-compatible or apple g3 processor and greater microsoft windows 98se/me/2000/xp or mac os 8.6 and greater usb-equipped system for usb 2.0 speeds, the system must support usb 2.0 specifications 4. Hardware installation: preparing the hard drive: for 3.5”...
4 installing the sata/ide-usb adapter for internal use with 2.5” ide hard drive: 1. Open computer case. 2. Connect the smaller 44-pin ide connector of the sata/ide-usb adapter to the hard drive. 3. Connect 2.5” power cable adapter to sata/ide adapter. Connect a 4-pin power connector from power suppl...
5 installing the sata/ide-usb adapter for external use with 3.5” ide hard drive: 1. Connect the larger 40-pin ide connector of the sata/ide-usb adapter to the hard drive. 2. Connect power cable to power adapter. Plug power cable into a live outlet. 3. Connect power adapter to hard drive. 4. Connect ...
6 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. Connect either a 4-pin ...
7 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. Conne...
8 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 t...
9 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...
10 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. Select the desired partitioning scheme. 4. Open...
11 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. No. The sata/ide-usb can not handle multipl...
12 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 ...
13 8. Warranty: the sata/ide-usb comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to http://www.Vantecusa.Com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered u...
