Orion II Storage Enclosure for 3.5” Hard Drives User Manual v1.
Orion II User Guide Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ICON KEY THE ORION AVAILABLE INTERFACES PACKAGE CONTENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC REQUIREMENTS MAC REQUIREMENTS LED INDICATOR ABOUT DATA BACKUP 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLING THE HDD USB 2.0 & ESATA USB 2.0 3 3 5 CHAPTER 3 - SYSTEM SET UP CONNECTION TO YOUR COMPUTER DETAILED VIEW REAR VIEW USB 2.0 & ESATA REAR VIEW USB 2.
Orion II User Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Icon Key Throughout this manual you will see icons on the left margin that denote either Notes or Special Remarks as outlined below: General Notes and Tips Remarks for PC users and Microsoft Windows OS Remarks for Mac users and Apple Macintosh OS The Orion Features mentioned in this manual may vary between different models. Macpower's Orion II is designed for 3.5” SATA hard drives.
Orion II User Guide System Requirements PC Requirements • • • • • Minimum Intel Processor III 500MHz, 128MB RAM USB 1.1 equipped PC; Win2000, WinXP or Windows Vista USB 2.0 equipped PC; Win2000, WinXP or Windows Vista eSATA equipped PC; Win2000, WinXP or Windows Vista Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (eg. USB 2.0 or PCI card) • eSATA Plug and Play support required for host card driver Mac Requirements • • • • • Minimum Apple G4 processor, 128MB RAM USB 1.
Orion II User Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the HDD Your unit may come with a pre-installed hard drive. Before opening such an enclosure, please read the warranty and any other notes from your vendor carefully, as this could void your warranty. USB 2.0 & eSATA 1. Remove the 2 screws on the rear panel of the enclosure. 2. Slide and lift the cover off the body. 3. Carefully install the hard drive and connect it.
Orion II User Guide 4. Mount the drive with the 2 screws from the bottom as seen in following illustration. 5. Slide the cover back into place. Be careful not to damage any components during the installation. 6. Fasten the 2 screws on the rear panel to finish the assembly. 7. Use the two stickers to cover the screws and mounting hole at the bottom of the case.
Orion II User Guide USB 2.0 1. Remove the 2 screws on the rear panel of the enclosure. 2. Slide and lift the cover off the body. 3. Carefully install the hard drive and connect it. Be careful not to damage any components and double check the connection between the bridge board and your hard drive before you close up the case. 4.
Orion II User Guide 5. Stick the EMI gasket to the marked spot (roughed up surface) on the inside of the top cover. 6. Slide the cover back into place. Be careful not to damage any components during the installation. 7. Fasten the 2 screws on the rear panel to finish the assembly. 8. Use the two stickers to cover the screws and mounting hole at the bottom of the case.
Orion II User Guide Chapter 3 - System Set Up Connection to your Computer A few tips on how to connect your external storage enclosure: If you buy a spare power adapter for your working place or at home, make sure the output and polarity is identical with the power adapter supplied! • Do not cover the Enclosure and leave enough room around it for the drive to cool down • Do not expose the product to water or humid conditions • Always check for visible damage and defects of power and interface cables befo
Orion II User Guide Installation on a PC If the system doesn’t recognise the drive, turn on the power first, before connecting the interface cable. If the drive has been pre-installed and setup already, you do not need to prepare anything else and can use it straight away. If you have installed the drive yourself and this is a brand new HDD, you will have to create a partition first and format the drive before it can be used.
Orion II User Guide Installation on a Mac If the system doesn’t recognise the drive, turn on the power first, before connecting the interface cable. If the drive has been pre-installed and setup already, you do not need to prepare anything else and can use the unit straight away. If you have installed the drive yourself and this is a brand new HDD, you will have to create a partition first and format the drive before it will show up.
Orion II User Guide Partitioning & Formatting Be aware that this will destroy all your existing data on the drive, so make sure you have a backup! This step is usually only required the first time you install a factory new hard drive, if you change the format or want to erase all data on your drive.
Orion II User Guide Mac OS For Mac OS X, use the Disk Utility to format and create partitions on your external disk. If the drive does not appear on the desktop, make sure there are no extension conflicts and the power is turned on! • Select “Disk Utility” in the utilities folder • Choose your external drive and format it according to your requirement For Mac OS X, we recommend formatting the drive using the native Mac file system HFS+ also known as Mac OS Extended.
Orion II User Guide Chapter 4 - Appendix Technical Questions Please read your warranty carefully, as this may vary between different vendors! For RMA and other questions, please contact your vendor or check out their online support area! FAQ Q: Can I use my device with USB bus power only? A: No, you will always need to use an external power adapter for 3.5” hard drives like those used in the Orion enclosure.
