DC-SATA Storage Enclosure for 2.5” SATA Hard Drives User Manual (English) v1.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 3 - SYSTEM SET UP 7 ICON KEY 1 CONNECTION TO YOUR COMPUTER 7 THE DC-SATA 1 POWER MANAGEMENT 7 AVAILABLE INTERFACES 1 INSTALLATION ON A PC 8 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 REMOVAL PROCEDURE 8 PC REQUIREMENTS 2 INSTALLATION ON A MACINTOSH 9 MAC REQUIREMENTS 2 REMOVAL PROCEDURE 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS 2 PARTITIONING & FORMATTING 10 LED INDICATOR 2 PC RUNNING WIN98SE OR WINME 10 PC RUNNING WINDOWS 2000, XP OR VISTA 11 CHAPTER 2 - HDD ASS
DC-SATA 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 DC-SATA Features mentioned in this manual may vary between different models. Sleek and elegant, the new DC-SATA is everything you would expect from Macpower.
DC-SATA User Guide System Requirements PC Requirements • • • • • Minimum Intel Pentium III CPU 500MHz, 128MB RAM USB 1.1 equipped PC; Windows 2000, XP, Vista USB 2.0 equipped PC; Windows 2000, XP, Vista 1394a equipped PC; Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista 1394b or eSATA equipped PC; Windows 2000, XP, Vista Mac Requirements • • • • • Minimum Apple G4 processor, 128MB RAM USB 1.1 equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.2 or above USB 2.0 equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.2 or above 1394a equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.1.
DC-SATA User Guide Chapter 2 - Hard Drive Assembly Your unit may come with a pre-installed hard drive. Before opening your enclosure, please read the warranty and any other notes from your vendor carefully, as this could void your warranty. DC-SATA USB 2.0 1. Remove the two screws from the rear panel and pull the panel with the bridge board gently out of the enclosure. Be careful not to damage any components when removing the rear panel. 2.
DC-SATA User Guide 3. Mount the bridge board to the hard drive with the two screws from the bottom as seen in following illustration. 4. Slide the bridge board and hard drive back into the enclosure. Be careful not to damage any components during the assembly. 5. Fasten the two screws for the back panel to finish the assembly.
DC-SATA User Guide DC-SATA 400+/800+/S2 1. Remove the two screws from the rear panel. 2. Remove the rear panel and pull the bridge board gently out of the enclosure. 3. Install the hard drive.
DC-SATA User Guide 4. Mount the hard drive with the four screws from the bottom as seen in following illustration. 5. Slide the bridge board and hard drive back into the enclosure. Be careful not to damage any components during the assembly. 6. Fasten the two screws for the back panel to finish the assembly.
DC-SATA User Guide Chapter 3 - System Set Up Connection to your Computer Here are a few tips on how to use your storage enclosure: Only one interface can be used at any given time. • Check the power cord and cables for visible damage before turning it on. If you buy a spare power adapter, make sure the output and polarity are identical with the power adapter supplied! • Do not cover the enclosure and be sure to leave enough room around it for the drive to cool down.
DC-SATA User Guide Installation on a PC If the system doesn’t recognise the drive, turn on the power first, before connecting the interface cable or connect the device before booting your Operating System. 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.
DC-SATA User Guide Installation on a Macintosh If the system doesn’t recognise the drive, turn on the power first, before connecting the interface cable or connect the device before booting your Operating System. 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.
DC-SATA User Guide Partitioning & Formatting You can choose to create several partitions but be aware that if you want to change this at a later point, it’s required to format the drive again or use 3rd party software. Be aware that this will destroy any 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.
DC-SATA User Guide PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista For Windows 2000 and above, use the Disk Management Program to setup your drive.
DC-SATA 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 You can choose to create several partitions but be aware that if you want to change this at a later point, it’s required to format the drive again.
DC-SATA User Guide Chapter 4 - Appendix Please read your warranty carefully, as this may vary between different vendors! Technical Questions 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: This will depend on the model, the hard drive, the USB cable and the computer. For some tips about optimizing the power consumption, please refer to Chapter 3.
